Prepare against Alexander Foermes
DEU · World #30,157 classical · FIDE ID 24605255
Our database contains 235 games by Alexander Foermes, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Foermes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Foermes 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 | 1,985 | 2,101 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,035 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,079 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 83 | 76 | 76 | 35.3% |
| As White | 125 | 49 | 42 | 34 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 34 | 34 | 42 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Foermes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Foermes's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 68 | 54.4% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 27.2% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 19 | 15.2% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Foermes usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Foermes usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Foermes usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Foermes usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Foermes usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Foermes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 52.5% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 19.7% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 18.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Alexander Foermes's chess games
All 235 games by Alexander Foermes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 83 wins, 76 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 33 | 18/8/7 | 54.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Leonid Nikolaev | 2,311 | Pardubice Czech Open B 26th | A37 |
| Feb 2017 | Jochen Wege | 2,295 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | A34 |
| Feb 2017 | Klaus-Juergen Lutz | 2,277 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | A21 |
| Oct 2015 | Mark Sergin | 2,267 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | D34 |
| Feb 2008 | Stefan Klingelhoefer | 2,248 | Hessenliga 0708 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Bad Zwesten Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,964 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| 9th Bad Zwesten Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| Hessenliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Foermes's chess games?
235 games by Alexander Foermes, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Alexander Foermes has played.
What does Alexander Foermes play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Alexander Foermes opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Foermes answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Foermes play as White?
As White, Alexander Foermes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Foermes play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Foermes most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Alexander Foermes's FIDE rating?
Alexander Foermes is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Alexander Foermes played?
Our database contains 235 games by Alexander Foermes, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 76 draws, 76 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Foermes?
235 games by Alexander Foermes 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.