Prepare against Siegfried Berger
DEU · World #142,712 classical · FIDE ID 12905828
When preparing against Siegfried Berger, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 46 games by Siegfried Berger, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Siegfried Berger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siegfried Berger 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 | 1,613 | 1,719 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 32.6% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siegfried Berger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siegfried Berger's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Berger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Berger usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Berger usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Siegfried Berger's chess games
All 46 games by Siegfried Berger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Bernhard Willin | 1,873 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | B01 |
| May 2019 | Guenther Kreie | 1,809 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | C77 |
| Sep 2012 | Peter Oberhofer | 1,769 | 12th Nittenau-ch | E16 |
| Aug 2018 | Guenter Sagner | 1,742 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | D02 |
| Aug 2018 | Manfred Thonig | 1,635 | 6th Arber Seniors Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,679 |
| 6th Arber Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-Nittenau 10th | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,438 |
| 2nd Deggendorf Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,364 |
| 3rd Deggendorf Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,433 |
| ch-Nittenau 09th | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,332 |
| 12th Nittenau-ch | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,649 |
| Landesliga Sued 1213 U20 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siegfried Berger's chess games?
46 games by Siegfried Berger, from Nov 2011 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 Siegfried Berger has played.
What does Siegfried Berger play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Siegfried Berger opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siegfried Berger answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Siegfried Berger play as White?
As White, Siegfried Berger's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siegfried Berger play as Black?
As Black, Siegfried Berger most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Siegfried Berger's FIDE rating?
Siegfried Berger is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Siegfried Berger played?
Our database contains 46 games by Siegfried Berger, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siegfried Berger?
46 games by Siegfried Berger 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.