Prepare against Martin Forchert
FM · DEU · World #3,145 classical · FIDE ID 4609336
Our database contains 559 games by Martin Forchert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Forchert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Forchert 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 | 2,332 | 2,425 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,306 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 228 | 219 | 112 | 40.8% |
| As White | 292 | 143 | 103 | 46 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 267 | 85 | 116 | 66 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Forchert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Forchert's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 95.2% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.1% | 77.8% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Forchert usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Forchert usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Forchert usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 79.5% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 15.4% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 64.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 34.6% | 48.2% |
Martin Forchert's chess games
All 559 games by Martin Forchert 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: 228 wins, 219 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 54 | 24/16/14 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 21/16/7 | 47.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/7/0 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 93 | 34/44/15 | 36.6% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 54 | 13/20/21 | 24.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Christoph Alles | 2,565 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | C42 |
| Nov 2009 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,536 | 13th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B10 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergey Arkhipov | 2,515 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | C47 |
| Jan 1997 | Lev Gutman | 2,475 | 14th Boeblingen Open | B85 |
| Feb 2003 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,458 | BL2-Nord 0203 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL | 1991 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,313 |
| Enger Spenge Open | 1990 | 19 | 11 | 2,345 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1994 | 13 | 5 | 2,248 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
| BL2-Nord 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
| NRW Class1 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| 15th Boeblingen Open | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Forchert's chess games?
559 games by Martin Forchert, 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 Martin Forchert has played.
What does Martin Forchert play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Martin Forchert opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Forchert answers 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Martin Forchert play as White?
As White, Martin Forchert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Forchert play as Black?
As Black, Martin Forchert most often plays: Alekhine Defense (93 games, 36.6% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 24.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Martin Forchert's FIDE rating?
Martin Forchert is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Martin Forchert played?
Our database contains 559 games by Martin Forchert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 219 draws, 112 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Forchert?
559 games by Martin Forchert 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.