Prepare against Wessel Van der Berg
NLD · World #33,111 classical · FIDE ID 1024515
Our database contains 65 games by Wessel Van der Berg, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wessel Van der Berg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wessel Van der Berg 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 | 1,968 | 2,042 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 26.2% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wessel Van der Berg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wessel Van der Berg's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 63.3% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Berg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Berg usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Berg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Wessel Van der Berg's chess games
All 65 games by Wessel Van der Berg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Esper Van Baar | 2,205 | 56th Groningen Open | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Arno Bezemer | 2,152 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | A57 |
| Dec 2005 | Christov Kleijn | 2,059 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | B99 |
| Dec 2015 | Sjoerd Van Roon | 1,949 | 53rd Groningen Open B | A00 |
| Dec 2002 | Ferdi Van Bavel | 1,806 | chB-NED sf | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 8 | 2,138 |
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,865 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| chB-NED sf | 2002 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,611 |
| Groningen SO ON Open B | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
| Groningen SO ON Mini Open C | 2000 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wessel Van der Berg's chess games?
65 games by Wessel Van der Berg, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Wessel Van der Berg has played.
What does Wessel Van der Berg play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Wessel Van der Berg opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wessel Van der Berg answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Wessel Van der Berg play as White?
As White, Wessel Van der Berg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wessel Van der Berg play as Black?
As Black, Wessel Van der Berg most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Wessel Van der Berg's FIDE rating?
Wessel Van der Berg is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Wessel Van der Berg played?
Our database contains 65 games by Wessel Van der Berg, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wessel Van der Berg?
65 games by Wessel Van der Berg 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.