Prepare against Viktor Berezin
FM · Russia · World #61,059 classical · FIDE ID 4128869
When preparing against Viktor Berezin, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 290 games by Viktor Berezin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Berezin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Berezin 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 | 1,852 | 2,290 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 2,088 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 2,052 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 92 | 38 | 160 | 31.7% |
| As White | 147 | 44 | 18 | 85 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 143 | 48 | 20 | 75 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Berezin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Berezin's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 76.2% | 33.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 12.9% | 36.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 33.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Berezin usually continues Nf3 (27.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Berezin usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Berezin usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Berezin usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Berezin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 61.0% | 32.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 19.5% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Viktor Berezin's chess games
All 290 games by Viktor Berezin 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: 92 wins, 38 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Apr 2025 | Pierre Barbot | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| May 2025 | Seyed Kian Poormosavi | 2,379 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Feb 2025 | R Skytte | 2,335 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Aug 2004 | Nikolay Motrenko | 2,329 | 4th Kiev Independence Cup B | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 174 | 34.5 | 1,900 |
| Kimry Summer Open | 2016 | 15 | 11 | 1,874 |
| 7th Kurass Memorial Open | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| Dubna | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| 4th Kiev Independence Cup B | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,003 |
| 3rd Sakharov Memorial Open | 2004 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,444 |
| Kimry Open Aug | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Berezin's chess games?
290 games by Viktor Berezin, 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 Viktor Berezin has played.
What does Viktor Berezin play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Viktor Berezin opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Berezin answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Viktor Berezin play as White?
As White, Viktor Berezin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Berezin play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Berezin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Viktor Berezin's FIDE rating?
Viktor Berezin is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Viktor Berezin played?
Our database contains 290 games by Viktor Berezin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 38 draws, 160 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Berezin?
290 games by Viktor Berezin 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.