Prepare against Pierre Fogel
Belgium · World #25,794 classical · FIDE ID 207357
Our database contains 150 games by Pierre Fogel, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Fogel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Fogel 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 | 2,012 | 2,226 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,100 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,121 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 53 | 40 | 57 | 35.3% |
| As White | 72 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Fogel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Fogel's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 56.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 20.8% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.9% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Fogel usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Fogel usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fogel usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fogel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Fogel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Fogel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 66.7% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Pierre Fogel's chess games
All 150 games by Pierre Fogel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 40 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,633 | Gibraltar Masters | B99 |
| Jan 1991 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,365 | 21st Rilton Cup | E18 |
| Aug 2015 | Alexander N. Chudinovskih | 2,275 | 2nd Prague Summer Open | B44 |
| Aug 2004 | Herve Daurelle | 2,212 | 74th Paris Apsap Open | B99 |
| Aug 2004 | Yves Duhayon | 2,211 | 4th Brasschaat Open | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| 3rd Calvia Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,320 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 1st Prague Summer Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,120 |
| Calvia Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,212 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Fogel's chess games?
150 games by Pierre Fogel, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Pierre Fogel has played.
What does Pierre Fogel play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Pierre Fogel opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Fogel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Pierre Fogel play as White?
As White, Pierre Fogel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Fogel play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Fogel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Pierre Fogel's FIDE rating?
Pierre Fogel is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Pierre Fogel played?
Our database contains 150 games by Pierre Fogel, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 40 draws, 57 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Fogel?
150 games by Pierre Fogel 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.