Prepare against Stefan Bernath
Czechia · World #78,526 classical · FIDE ID 321249
When preparing against Stefan Bernath, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Stefan Bernath, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Bernath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Bernath 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 | 1,794 | 1,994 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,951 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 28.9% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Bernath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Bernath's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Bernath usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bernath usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Bernath usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Stefan Bernath's chess games
All 45 games by Stefan Bernath in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A43 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Pavel Vitak | 2,129 | chT2J-CZE 0203 | C78 |
| Sep 2006 | Petr Havelka | 2,019 | Ricany Open A | E21 |
| Aug 2006 | Jiri Feierfeil | 2,013 | Ricany Open A | E38 |
| Jan 2003 | Frantisek Kupka | 2,007 | chT2J-CZE 0203 | B89 |
| Aug 2008 | Michal Schmalz | 1,993 | Ricany Open A | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2008 | 16 | 8 | 1,991 |
| chT2J-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Bernath's chess games?
45 games by Stefan Bernath, from Jul 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 Bernath has played.
What does Stefan Bernath play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Stefan Bernath opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Bernath answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Bernath play as White?
As White, Stefan Bernath's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Bernath play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Bernath most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Stefan Bernath's FIDE rating?
Stefan Bernath is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Stefan Bernath played?
Our database contains 45 games by Stefan Bernath, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Bernath?
45 games by Stefan Bernath 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.