Prepare against Reinhard Forster
Austria · World #38,043 classical · FIDE ID 1610392
Our database contains 53 games by Reinhard Forster, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Reinhard Forster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reinhard Forster 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 | 1,944 | 2,109 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,051 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 37.7% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reinhard Forster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reinhard Forster's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 71.0% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 22.6% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Forster usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Forster usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 85.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Reinhard Forster's chess games
All 53 games by Reinhard Forster in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Michael Higatsberger | 2,186 | ch-AUT | B07 |
| Sep 1997 | Wilfried Spiegel | 2,175 | chT3-AUT 9798 | D71 |
| Nov 1998 | Philipp Scheffknecht | 2,170 | chT3-AUT 9899 | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Gerhard Kranebitter | 2,115 | chT3-AUT 9899 | C01 |
| Jul 2013 | Siegfried Haertl | 2,102 | ch-AUT | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT 2W 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,030 |
| ch-AUT | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,043 |
| chT3-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,264 |
| chT-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| chT3-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 1999 | 2 | 2 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reinhard Forster's chess games?
53 games by Reinhard Forster, from Jul 2004 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 Reinhard Forster has played.
What does Reinhard Forster play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Reinhard Forster opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reinhard Forster answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Reinhard Forster play as White?
As White, Reinhard Forster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reinhard Forster play as Black?
As Black, Reinhard Forster most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Reinhard Forster's FIDE rating?
Reinhard Forster is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Reinhard Forster played?
Our database contains 53 games by Reinhard Forster, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reinhard Forster?
53 games by Reinhard Forster 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.