Prepare against Roy Berg
Sweden · World #47,433 classical · FIDE ID 1711458
Our database contains 93 games by Roy Berg, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roy Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Berg before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,903 | 1,969 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,961 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,956 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 22 | 22 | 49 | 23.7% |
| As White | 52 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 8 | 23 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Berg's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 63.5% | 39.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 36.5% | 31.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 39.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Berg usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 11.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Roy Berg's chess games
All 93 games by Roy Berg in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Benedikt Jonasson | 2,269 | Reykjavik Open | C63 |
| Apr 2007 | Kristjan Edvardsson | 2,252 | Reykjavik Open | B81 |
| Jul 2007 | Jerzy Struk | 2,240 | 1st Kaupthing Open A | E27 |
| Oct 2007 | Janne Salimaki | 2,181 | 23rd EU-Cup | C67 |
| Mar 2010 | Heimir Asgeirsson | 2,173 | chT-ISL 0910 | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,153 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| 1st Kaupthing Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| Hastings Masters | 1995 | 8 | 1 | 1,901 |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,181 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,186 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,964 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Berg's chess games?
93 games by Roy Berg, from Dec 2013 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Roy Berg has played.
What does Roy Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Roy Berg opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Berg answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Roy Berg play as White?
As White, Roy Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Berg play as Black?
As Black, Roy Berg most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Roy Berg's FIDE rating?
Roy Berg is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Roy Berg played?
Our database contains 93 games by Roy Berg, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Berg?
93 games by Roy Berg reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.