Prepare against Claus Fohler
DEU · World #9,392 classical · FIDE ID 4610989
Our database contains 52 games by Claus Fohler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Fohler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Fohler 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 | 2,179 | 2,350 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 44.2% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Fohler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Fohler's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 32.1% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 32.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 28.6% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fohler usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Fohler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Fohler usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Fohler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Fohler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Fohler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Claus Fohler's chess games
All 52 games by Claus Fohler 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Bernd2 Schneider | 2,460 | ch-Baden | A48 |
| Jan 1990 | Hans Hoffmann | 2,315 | ch-FRG qual | A07 |
| Jan 1989 | Christian Kratochwil | 2,310 | ch-Baden MA | E77 |
| Jan 1990 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,280 | ch-FRG qual | A52 |
| Jan 1990 | Hartmut Metz | 2,255 | ch-Baden | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRG qual | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,390 |
| ch-Baden MB | 1992 | 10 | 4 | 2,235 |
| ch-Baden | 1990 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,487 |
| ch-Baden MA | 1989 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
| Baden Kongress Hauptturnier | 1983 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Untergrombach Open | 1990 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Baden Kongress Meisterturnier B1 | 1982 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Baden-SUI Match | 1989 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Fohler's chess games?
52 games by Claus Fohler, 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 Claus Fohler has played.
What does Claus Fohler play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Claus Fohler opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Fohler answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Claus Fohler play as White?
As White, Claus Fohler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Fohler play as Black?
As Black, Claus Fohler most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Claus Fohler's FIDE rating?
Claus Fohler is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Claus Fohler played?
Our database contains 52 games by Claus Fohler, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Fohler?
52 games by Claus Fohler 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.