Prepare against Steve Berger
IM · DEU · World #1,494 classical · FIDE ID 4644786
Our database contains 848 games by Steve Berger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steve Berger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve 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 | 2,411 | 2,435 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,462 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,456 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 848 | 392 | 250 | 206 | 46.2% |
| As White | 420 | 219 | 123 | 78 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 428 | 173 | 127 | 128 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Berger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Berger's side.
First moves as White (420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 384 | 91.4% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.0% | 61.8% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 2.9% | 79.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Berger usually continues d4 (57.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Berger usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Berger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Berger usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 120 | 61.2% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 51 | 26.0% | 64.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 9.7% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 66 | 41.8% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 37 | 23.4% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 30 | 19.0% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 15.2% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Steve Berger's chess games
All 848 games by Steve 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: 392 wins, 250 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 58 | 31/16/11 | 53.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 57 | 27/20/10 | 47.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 89 | 35/26/28 | 39.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 17/10/8 | 48.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,637 | PRO League Stage | B23 |
| Jan 2019 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,546 | PRO League Stage | C01 |
| May 2020 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,535 | Titled Tue | C43 |
| May 2019 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,533 | Titled Tue | B14 |
| Jul 2000 | Michail Brodsky | 2,532 | Pardubice KB Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 58 | 28.5 | 2,355 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 34 | 20 | 2,320 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,279 |
| DLM U20 | 1997 | 21 | 14 | 2,293 |
| ch-Berlin | 2008 | 18 | 13 | 2,419 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
| Bundesliga 2007-08 | 2008 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Berger's chess games?
848 games by Steve 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 Steve Berger has played.
What does Steve Berger play on the first move as White?
Across 420 games with White in our database, Steve Berger opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Berger answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Steve Berger play as White?
As White, Steve Berger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (58 games, 53.4% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 47.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Berger play as Black?
As Black, Steve Berger most often plays: Modern Defense (89 games, 39.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (35 games, 48.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Steve Berger's FIDE rating?
Steve Berger is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Steve Berger played?
Our database contains 848 games by Steve Berger, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 250 draws, 206 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Berger?
848 games by Steve 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.