Prepare against Bernhard Foerster
DEU · World #13,759 classical · FIDE ID 4699262
Our database contains 43 games by Bernhard Foerster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernhard Foerster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernhard Foerster 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 | 2,119 | 2,176 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,141 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,141 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 30.2% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernhard Foerster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernhard Foerster's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 40.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Foerster usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Foerster usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Foerster usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Foerster usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Foerster usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Bernhard Foerster's chess games
All 43 games by Bernhard Foerster in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A97 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Dmitrij Anistratov | 2,332 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | A26 |
| Jan 2003 | Jan Havlik | 2,178 | 15th Staufer Open | C03 |
| Sep 2011 | Michael Schwerteck | 2,099 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | E63 |
| Aug 2011 | Marc Kreuzahler | 2,097 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | E91 |
| Aug 2011 | Moritz Kracke | 2,095 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1991 | 9 | 2 | – |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 17th Boeblingen Open | 2000 | 3 | 0 | 1,835 |
| 15th Staufer Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,221 |
| chT-GER Universities | 1999 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernhard Foerster's chess games?
43 games by Bernhard Foerster, from Apr 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 Bernhard Foerster has played.
What does Bernhard Foerster play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Bernhard Foerster opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernhard Foerster answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Bernhard Foerster play as White?
As White, Bernhard Foerster's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernhard Foerster play as Black?
As Black, Bernhard Foerster most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bernhard Foerster's FIDE rating?
Bernhard Foerster is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Bernhard Foerster played?
Our database contains 43 games by Bernhard Foerster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernhard Foerster?
43 games by Bernhard Foerster 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.