Prepare against Patrick Forthoffer
France · World #17,751 classical · FIDE ID 617016
Our database contains 156 games by Patrick Forthoffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Forthoffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Forthoffer 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 | 2,077 | 2,304 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,177 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,056 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 41 | 57 | 58 | 26.3% |
| As White | 69 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 87 | 20 | 29 | 38 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 97.1% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Forthoffer usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Forthoffer usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Forthoffer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Forthoffer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Forthoffer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 33 | 82.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 27.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Patrick Forthoffer's chess games
All 156 games by Patrick Forthoffer 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: 41 wins, 57 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Robert Tibensky | 2,425 | Vienna Donau Open | E60 |
| Jan 2007 | Lukas Klima | 2,407 | 6th Prague Open A | E67 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Hardicsay | 2,355 | Balatonbereny Open | D02 |
| Apr 2006 | Chely Abravanel | 2,327 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | B00 |
| Nov 2007 | Claude Wagener | 2,307 | Oberliga Sued W 0708 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Donau Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,541 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| chT-FRA 2 East 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 2,081 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,991 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,023 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,041 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Forthoffer's chess games?
156 games by Patrick Forthoffer, 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 Patrick Forthoffer has played.
What does Patrick Forthoffer play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Patrick Forthoffer opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Forthoffer answers 1...Nc6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Patrick Forthoffer play as White?
As White, Patrick Forthoffer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Forthoffer play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Forthoffer most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Patrick Forthoffer's FIDE rating?
Patrick Forthoffer is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Patrick Forthoffer played?
Our database contains 156 games by Patrick Forthoffer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 57 draws, 58 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Forthoffer?
156 games by Patrick Forthoffer 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.