Prepare against Jonas Foerster
DEU · World #6,187 classical · FIDE ID 4640098
When preparing against Jonas Foerster, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Jonas Foerster, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Foerster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas 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 | 2,243 | 2,330 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 144 | 91 | 91 | 44.2% |
| As White | 173 | 87 | 52 | 34 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 153 | 57 | 39 | 57 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Foerster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Foerster's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 71.3% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 16.2% | 68.5% |
| e4 | 21 | 12.6% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Foerster usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Foerster usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Foerster usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 68.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Foerster usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Foerster usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Foerster usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 40.0% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 17.1% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.9% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 79.5% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.9% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Jonas Foerster's chess games
All 326 games by Jonas Foerster in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 144 wins, 91 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 14/4/1 | 73.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/12/2 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andrey Orlov | 2,470 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Chess960 | ? |
| Apr 2025 | Michael Richter | 2,402 | BSV BEM Masters | D45 |
| Apr 2024 | Lars Thiede | 2,388 | ch-Berlin | A07 |
| Jul 2023 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,363 | 5th Bamberg Open A | D37 |
| Nov 2012 | Georg Kachibadze | 2,342 | BL2-Nord 1213 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 24 | 16 | 2,197 |
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,169 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,343 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Foerster's chess games?
326 games by Jonas Foerster, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jonas Foerster has played.
What does Jonas Foerster play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Jonas Foerster opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Foerster answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonas Foerster play as White?
As White, Jonas Foerster's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Foerster play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Foerster most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Jonas Foerster's FIDE rating?
Jonas Foerster is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Jonas Foerster played?
Our database contains 326 games by Jonas Foerster, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 91 draws, 91 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Foerster?
326 games by Jonas 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.