Prepare against Erik Foerster
CM · DEU · World #8,393 classical · FIDE ID 12918601
Our database contains 241 games by Erik Foerster, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erik Foerster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik 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 | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,065 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,182 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 105 | 51 | 85 | 43.6% |
| As White | 123 | 61 | 23 | 39 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 118 | 44 | 28 | 46 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Foerster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Foerster's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 66.7% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 26.8% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Foerster usually continues g3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Foerster usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Foerster usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 69.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Foerster usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Foerster usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Foerster usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 71.6% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 23.9% | 71.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 87.9% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Erik Foerster's chess games
All 241 games by Erik Foerster in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 105 wins, 51 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Christian Scholz | 2,368 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D09 |
| Mar 2023 | Igor Neyman | 2,354 | BL2-Sued 2223 | D11 |
| Apr 2013 | Harilos Karabalis | 2,249 | 1st Hofheim Spring Open A | C07 |
| Mar 2020 | Manuel Weller | 2,242 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Simon Commercon | 2,228 | Oberliga Sued W 2122 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,083 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,877 |
| BL2-Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Foerster's chess games?
241 games by Erik Foerster, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Erik Foerster has played.
What does Erik Foerster play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Erik Foerster opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Foerster answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Erik Foerster play as White?
As White, Erik Foerster's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Foerster play as Black?
As Black, Erik Foerster most often plays: French: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Erik Foerster's FIDE rating?
Erik Foerster is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Erik Foerster played?
Our database contains 241 games by Erik Foerster, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 51 draws, 85 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Foerster?
241 games by Erik 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.