Prepare against Benedikt Foerch
DEU · World #12,509 classical · FIDE ID 16228758
Our database contains 40 games by Benedikt Foerch, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Foerch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Foerch 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 | 2,135 | 2,135 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,214 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Foerch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Foerch's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Foerch usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Foerch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Foerch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Foerch usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Foerch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Foerch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Benedikt Foerch's chess games
All 40 games by Benedikt Foerch in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Tobias Brunner | 2,024 | ch-Bayern 95th | B12 |
| Jun 2022 | Joaquin Ignacio Miranda Camus | 2,004 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Christoph Sesselmann | 2,003 | ch-Bayern 95th | A45 |
| Jun 2022 | Subosito IZ Tb Ahmad Sri | 1,986 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D79 |
| Jan 2008 | Sebastian Bachus | 1,986 | chE-Schwaben | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chE-Schwaben | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 1,959 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,007 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Foerch's chess games?
40 games by Benedikt Foerch, from Sep 2016 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 Benedikt Foerch has played.
What does Benedikt Foerch play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Benedikt Foerch opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Foerch answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Foerch play as White?
As White, Benedikt Foerch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Foerch play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Foerch most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Benedikt Foerch's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Foerch is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Benedikt Foerch played?
Our database contains 40 games by Benedikt Foerch, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Foerch?
40 games by Benedikt Foerch 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.