Prepare against Ruben Bernardi
Italy · World #19,045 classical · FIDE ID 804428
Our database contains 278 games by Ruben Bernardi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Bernardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Bernardi 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 | 2,065 | 2,212 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 96 | 76 | 106 | 34.5% |
| As White | 137 | 52 | 34 | 51 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 44 | 42 | 55 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Bernardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Bernardi's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 94.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bernardi usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bernardi usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bernardi usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bernardi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Bernardi usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bernardi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 46.6% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 23 | 39.7% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.9% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 46.3% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 16.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.8% | 31.3% |
Ruben Bernardi's chess games
All 278 games by Ruben Bernardi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 96 wins, 76 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,473 | 1st Forni di Sopra Open | B40 |
| Oct 2013 | Alexey Pakhomov | 2,377 | W-ch Disabled | B24 |
| Apr 2009 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,363 | Verona Open 15th | C00 |
| Oct 2018 | Angelo Damia | 2,296 | 40th Arco Open | B02 |
| Sep 2018 | Francesco Seresin | 2,287 | Chioggia Open A 13th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open A | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,161 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Bernardi's chess games?
278 games by Ruben Bernardi, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ruben Bernardi has played.
What does Ruben Bernardi play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Ruben Bernardi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Bernardi answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ruben Bernardi play as White?
As White, Ruben Bernardi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Bernardi play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Bernardi most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Ruben Bernardi's FIDE rating?
Ruben Bernardi is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Ruben Bernardi played?
Our database contains 278 games by Ruben Bernardi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 76 draws, 106 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Bernardi?
278 games by Ruben Bernardi 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.