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136 games · Engine match
Stockfish 18 vs Berserk
A computer chess match between Stockfish 18 and Berserk. Every move analysed with engine evaluation. Complete archive from the Chess.com Computer Chess Championship.
136
Games
59
SF Wins
74
Draws
Stockfish
59
43.4%
Draws
74
54.4%
Berserk
3
2.2%
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FAQ
Frequently asked
What is the Elo of Berserk?
Berserk has a CCRL rating of approximately 3550+, placing it firmly in the elite tier of chess engines. It regularly competes with Stockfish, Leela, and Dragon at the top of the Chess.com Computer Chess Championship leaderboards.
Who developed Berserk?
Berserk is developed by Jay Honnold and is open-source, released under the GPL. It has rapidly ascended to the top tier of chess engines through aggressive optimization of its NNUE evaluation and search algorithms.
Is Berserk open source?
Yes, Berserk is fully open-source and available on GitHub. This openness has contributed to its rapid development, with community members suggesting improvements and testing variations. It is licensed under the GPL-3.0 license.
How does Berserk compare to Stockfish?
Berserk is roughly 70–100 Elo points weaker than Stockfish 18 on equivalent hardware, but still massively stronger than any human player. In direct matches, Berserk frequently draws or beats Stockfish on individual games, especially in fast time controls where complications favor aggressive play.