Prepare against Stefan Berger
CHE · World #57,101 classical · FIDE ID 1304089
Our database contains 52 games by Stefan Berger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Berger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan 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 | 1,866 | 2,045 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,944 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 19.2% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Berger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Berger's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 56.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Berger usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Berger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Berger usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Stefan Berger's chess games
All 52 games by Stefan Berger 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Hans Gerl | 1,968 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | A31 |
| Feb 2014 | Olaf Peters | 1,921 | NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | A24 |
| Sep 2011 | Norbert Holzmayr | 1,840 | 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A47 |
| Sep 2015 | Peter Weissmann | 1,795 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | B38 |
| Sep 2012 | Vyacheslav Babichev | 1,775 | 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| 9th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 8th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,050 |
| 2nd Stein am Rhein Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,818 |
| 6th Paradiso Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| Bratto Amateur Open | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,836 |
| 35th Zuerich Open A | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Berger's chess games?
52 games by Stefan Berger, 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 Stefan Berger has played.
What does Stefan Berger play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stefan Berger opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Berger answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stefan Berger play as White?
As White, Stefan Berger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Berger play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Berger most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Stefan Berger's FIDE rating?
Stefan Berger is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Stefan Berger played?
Our database contains 52 games by Stefan Berger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Berger?
52 games by Stefan 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.