Prepare against Karl L Forman
United Kingdom · World #31,593 classical · FIDE ID 408166
Our database contains 83 games by Karl L Forman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl L Forman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl L Forman 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 | 1,976 | 2,039 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,021 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 28 | 20 | 35 | 33.7% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl L Forman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl L Forman's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Forman usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Forman usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Forman usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Karl L Forman's chess games
All 83 games by Karl L Forman 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: 28 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Anna Rudolf | 2,202 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Mar 2006 | Nick J Rutter | 2,133 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B02 |
| Apr 2005 | David E Buxton | 2,130 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | D80 |
| May 2005 | Julien M Shepley | 2,114 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B01 |
| Jan 2004 | Robert Parker | 2,105 | chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | C38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 1999 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,924 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,147 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,087 |
| chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,932 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl L Forman's chess games?
83 games by Karl L Forman, 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 Karl L Forman has played.
What does Karl L Forman play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Karl L Forman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl L Forman answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Karl L Forman play as White?
As White, Karl L Forman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (21 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl L Forman play as Black?
As Black, Karl L Forman most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Karl L Forman's FIDE rating?
Karl L Forman is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Karl L Forman played?
Our database contains 83 games by Karl L Forman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl L Forman?
83 games by Karl L Forman 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.