Prepare against Hermann Foltas
DEU · World #23,467 classical · FIDE ID 4694520
When preparing against Hermann Foltas, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Hermann Foltas, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hermann Foltas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermann Foltas 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 | 2,031 | 2,151 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 44 | 51 | 24 | 37.0% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 26 | 13 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermann Foltas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermann Foltas's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 78.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 13.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Foltas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Foltas usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Foltas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Foltas usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Foltas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Foltas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 88.5% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
Hermann Foltas's chess games
All 119 games by Hermann Foltas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 44 wins, 51 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Dieter Jentsch | 2,230 | 14th ch-GER Seniors | D25 |
| May 2004 | Irmgard Karner | 2,139 | 16th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | D11 |
| Jul 2008 | Helmut Haselhorst | 2,110 | 11th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | D19 |
| Jul 2011 | Helmut Freise | 2,109 | 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | D30 |
| May 2004 | Georg Schuler | 2,089 | 16th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,976 |
| 18th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| 10th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| 09th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,940 |
| 16th ch-Wuerttemberg Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
| 14th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 12th Bad Bevensen Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| 13th ch-Niedersachsen Seniors Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermann Foltas's chess games?
119 games by Hermann Foltas, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Hermann Foltas has played.
What does Hermann Foltas play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Hermann Foltas opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermann Foltas answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Hermann Foltas play as White?
As White, Hermann Foltas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermann Foltas play as Black?
As Black, Hermann Foltas most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Hermann Foltas's FIDE rating?
Hermann Foltas is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Hermann Foltas played?
Our database contains 119 games by Hermann Foltas, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 51 draws, 24 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermann Foltas?
119 games by Hermann Foltas 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.