About Eirik Berget
Eirik Berget, known to online opponents as Jegern1, is a Norwegian chess player who has made bullet chess his home. With more than 30,000 rated bullet games to his name, he combines speed with genuine battling spirit. His peak bullet rating of 2820 (2026-06-21) is no fluke, it is the product of years of relentless online play.
From Rising Star to Bullet Force
Eirik began his online journey around the 1000 rating level in late 2016. From there, he climbed through the ranks with remarkable consistency, breaking through the 2000 barrier in 2019 and later reaching 2820 (2026-06-21) at his best. The chart below shows how his bullet rating evolved over a decade of play.
Opening Repertoire and Style
As White, Eirik is devoted to 1.e4. As Black, he is comfortable in the French Defense and the Scandinavian Defense, and he is not afraid to reach for the Blackburne Shilling Gambit when he wants to complicate the game. His consistent results in these sharp lines show a player who understands his openings deeply.
- Comeback rate: 86.73%
- Longest winning streak: 31 games
- Best time to play: around 5 AM
Rivalries
No list of Eirik's online rivals is complete without Olav August. They have faced each other 262 times, and Eirik holds a stunning 247-8 edge. That kind of dominance is rare at this level, and it adds a fun chapter to his chess story.
Final Word
Eirik Berget is proof that online chess rewards both ambition and volume. He plays fast, fights hard, and keeps learning. Whether you meet him in bullet, blitz, or rapid, Jegern1 is a username you will not forget.