Emanuel Berg facts for kids
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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 (September 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2627 (November 2010) |
Emanuel Berg (born 28 December 1981) is a talented chess player from Sweden. He holds the highest title in chess, a Grandmaster. Emanuel Berg has also won the Swedish Chess Championship two times.
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Becoming a Chess Grandmaster
Emanuel Berg started playing chess at a young age. He quickly showed great skill. He was chosen to represent Sweden in important youth chess tournaments. These included the European Youth and World Youth Championships.
Early Chess Journey
Even though he didn't win a medal, he came very close. In 1996, at the European Under-16 contest, he tied for second place. He just missed out on a medal because of tie-break rules.
Playing Style
Emanuel Berg has a very exciting way of playing chess. Unlike some players who prefer a calm game, he likes to play aggressively. This means he often makes bold moves to attack his opponent. He aims to create exciting and dynamic games.
Top Tournaments and Wins
Emanuel Berg worked hard to improve his chess skills. He slowly but surely became a stronger player. In 2004, he earned the prestigious Grandmaster title. This happened after he had several big wins in tournaments.
Key Victories
He won tournaments in places like Budapest in 1999. He also won in Skellefteå in 2001, sharing the win with Jonny Hector. Another important victory was in Bermuda in 2002.
Swedish Chess Champion
Emanuel Berg has played in the Swedish Chess Championship many times since 1998. He finished in second place five times. These were in 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008. He finally won the championship in 2009 and again in 2010. His strong play helped his Elo rating go above 2600 points.
Other Notable Results
He has also done well in other international competitions. He shared first place at the Rilton Cup in Stockholm in 2004/2005. He won outright in Sóller in 2006. In 2012, he shared first place at the Västerås Open.
Playing for Sweden
Emanuel Berg often plays for his country in big team chess events. As he became a stronger player, he started playing on the top board for Sweden. This means he plays against the best players from other countries.
Chess Olympiads
He has played in several Chess Olympiads. These are like the Olympic Games for chess. He participated in all Olympiads from 2002 to 2008. He also played in the European Team Chess Championship in 1999, 2003, and 2007.
Dresden 2008 Olympiad
At the Dresden 2008 Olympiad, Emanuel Berg had a tough time. He didn't win any games, scoring only 1.5 points from 9 games. However, his teammates played very well. This meant Berg had to face many top-ranked opponents, including two former world champions.
Team Spirit
Emanuel Berg is good friends with Pontus Carlsson, another Swedish Grandmaster. They played together for the successful Sollentuna SK chess club. In 2009, he joined Burgsvik SK.
Notable 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
