Prepare against Thomas Bergman
Finland · World #48,447 classical · FIDE ID 504033
Our database contains 64 games by Thomas Bergman, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bergman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bergman 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 | 1,899 | 1,918 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 31.3% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bergman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bergman's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 55.2% | 34.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 44.8% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bergman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Bergman's chess games
All 64 games by Thomas Bergman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,338 | Salo We SalSK | B01 |
| Feb 2016 | Kristian Aura | 1,999 | Espoo We MatSK A | D02 |
| Feb 2016 | Esa Auvinen | 1,947 | Espoo We MatSK A | B01 |
| Jan 2013 | Simo Granat | 1,905 | Salo We SalSK | D52 |
| May 2003 | Rodrigo Benedito Da Silva | 1,840 | ch-BRA U20 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espoo We MatSK A | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,804 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| 18th Heart of Finland Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Pontevedra Toxa Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,946 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,727 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2013 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
| Batatais ol U16 | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bergman's chess games?
64 games by Thomas Bergman, from Oct 2008 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 Thomas Bergman has played.
What does Thomas Bergman play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Thomas Bergman opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bergman answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bergman play as White?
As White, Thomas Bergman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bergman play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bergman most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Thomas Bergman's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bergman is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Thomas Bergman played?
Our database contains 64 games by Thomas Bergman, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 32 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bergman?
64 games by Thomas Bergman 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.