Prepare against Joerg Forstner
Austria · World #22,568 classical · FIDE ID 1608061
When preparing against Joerg Forstner, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Joerg Forstner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Forstner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Forstner 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 | 2,036 | 2,132 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 14.6% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 4.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Forstner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Forstner's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Forstner usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Forstner usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Forstner usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Forstner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Joerg Forstner's chess games
All 48 games by Joerg Forstner 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: 7 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Danilo Polajzer | 2,420 | Finkenstein Open | E90 |
| Apr 2015 | Thomas Manhardt | 2,266 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | A81 |
| Jan 2000 | Marc Steinert | 2,132 | ch-AUT | D17 |
| Jan 1998 | Waldemar Grom | 2,015 | Finkenstein Open | D61 |
| Jul 2011 | Michaela Kessler | 2,010 | ch-AUT | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2011 | 16 | 5 | 2,016 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
| 18th Schwarzach Open A | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2M-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,855 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2M-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,126 |
| chT2M-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
| Werfen Open B | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Forstner's chess games?
48 games by Joerg Forstner, 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 Joerg Forstner has played.
What does Joerg Forstner play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Joerg Forstner opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Forstner answers 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joerg Forstner play as White?
As White, Joerg Forstner's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Forstner play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Forstner most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Joerg Forstner's FIDE rating?
Joerg Forstner is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Joerg Forstner played?
Our database contains 48 games by Joerg Forstner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses (14.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Forstner?
48 games by Joerg Forstner 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.