Emanuel Berg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emanuel Berg |
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Berg at the Dresden Olympiad, 2008
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| Country | Sweden |
| Born | 28 December 1981 Skövde, Sweden |
| Title | FIDE Grandmaster (2004) ICCF Sr. International Master (2018) |
| FIDE rating | 2539 (June 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2627 (November 2010) |
Emanuel Berg (born December 28, 1981) is a famous Swedish chess player. He holds the top title of Grandmaster in chess. Emanuel has also won the Swedish Chess Championship twice, showing he's one of the best chess players in his country!
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Emanuel's Early Chess Journey
As a young player, Emanuel Berg improved a lot in chess. Because of his skill, he was chosen to play for Sweden. He competed in big events like the European Youth and World Youth Championships. These tournaments are for young chess stars from all over the world.
Almost a Medal Winner
In 1996, Emanuel came very close to winning a medal. He played in the European Under-16 contest in Rimavská Sobota. He finished tied for 2nd to 5th place. He just missed out on a silver or bronze medal because of a special tie-breaking rule.
His Unique Playing Style
Many people might think Emanuel plays like Ulf Andersson. Ulf is a famous Swedish chess legend. But Emanuel's style is actually very different! Ulf is known for playing a calm, solid game. Emanuel, however, loves to play exciting and aggressive chess. He enjoys making bold moves and creating action on the board.
Tournament Successes
Emanuel Berg worked hard and slowly became a stronger player. He earned the top title of Grandmaster in 2004. This happened after he won several important tournaments.
Winning Big Tournaments
Some of his early wins include tournaments in Budapest in 1999. He also won in Skellefteå in 2001, sharing the win with Jonny Hector. In 2002, he won in Bermuda after a special play-off game.
Swedish Champion and High Rating
Since 1998, Emanuel has often played in the Swedish Chess Championship. He finished second five times before finally winning! He became the Swedish Chess Champion in both 2009 and 2010. His strong and steady play helped his Elo rating go above 2600. A higher Elo rating means a player is very skilled.
Other International Achievements
Emanuel has done well in many international competitions too.
- In 2004/2005, he tied for first place at the Rilton Cup in Stockholm.
- He won outright in Sóller in 2006.
- The same year, he placed fourth at the Keres Memorial. He was behind very famous players like Ivanchuk and Karpov.
- In 2007, he came third at the Corus 'C' event in Wijk aan Zee. He also tied for first place at the Politiken Cup.
- In 2008, he had good results at the Gibtelecom Masters in Gibraltar and the EU Championship in Liverpool. He also tied for second place at the Najdorf Memorial in Warsaw.
- In 2012, he shared first place at the Västerås Open.
Playing for His Country
Emanuel Berg often plays for Sweden in big team chess events. As his rating grew, he started playing on the top board for his team. This means he played against the strongest players from other countries.
Olympiads and European Championships
He has played in the Chess Olympiads from 2002 to 2008. The Olympiad is like the Olympics for chess teams. He also played in the European Team Chess Championship in 1999, 2003, and 2007.
A Tough Olympiad Experience
At the Dresden 2008 Olympiad, Emanuel had a very difficult time. He didn't win any games and scored only 1.5 points out of 9. This was because his teammates were playing so well! Their success meant Emanuel had to face many of the world's top players, including two former world champions.
Chess Friends and Clubs
Emanuel is good friends with Pontus Carlsson, another Swedish grandmaster. They played together for the successful Sollentuna SK chess club. In 2009, Emanuel joined a new club called Burgsvik SK.
Notable Games
Here are some of Emanuel Berg's most interesting chess games:
- Emanuel Berg vs Evgeny Bareev, 2005
- Suat Atalik vs Emanuel Berg, 2006
- Nadezhda Kosintseva vs Emanuel Berg, 2007
- Stephen Gordon vs Emanuel Berg, 2009
- Emanuel Berg vs. Maxime-Vachier Lagrave, 2012
See also
In Spanish: Emanuel Berg para niños
