Prepare against Niko Forchert
DEU · World #12,265 classical · FIDE ID 4629493
Our database contains 140 games by Niko Forchert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niko Forchert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niko 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 | 2,138 | 2,200 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 39 | 67 | 34 | 27.9% |
| As White | 76 | 23 | 39 | 14 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 16 | 28 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niko Forchert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niko Forchert's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Forchert usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 53.6% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Niko Forchert's chess games
All 140 games by Niko 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: 39 wins, 67 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 27 | 6/16/5 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Christoph Pragua | 2,499 | Oberliga NRW 9293 I | D15 |
| Jan 1994 | Martin Auer | 2,310 | Oberliga NRW 9394 II | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Pit Schulenburg | 2,290 | Oberliga NRW 9394 II | B01 |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander von Gleich | 2,280 | Oberliga NRW 8990 II | A47 |
| Aug 1988 | Harald Lieb | 2,275 | 6th Berliner Sommer | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OWL | 1995 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,241 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 II | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| Oberliga NRW 9293 I | 1993 | 8 | 5 | 2,443 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 II | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,348 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 II | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niko Forchert's chess games?
140 games by Niko 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 Niko Forchert has played.
What does Niko Forchert play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Niko Forchert opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niko Forchert answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Niko Forchert play as White?
As White, Niko Forchert's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niko Forchert play as Black?
As Black, Niko Forchert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Niko Forchert's FIDE rating?
Niko Forchert is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Niko Forchert played?
Our database contains 140 games by Niko Forchert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 67 draws, 34 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niko Forchert?
140 games by Niko 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.