Prepare against Richard Forster
IM · CHE · World #999 classical · FIDE ID 1301764
Our database contains 690 games by Richard Forster, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Forster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard 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 | 2,451 | 2,496 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 690 | 224 | 235 | 231 | 32.5% |
| As White | 312 | 118 | 111 | 83 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 378 | 106 | 124 | 148 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Forster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Forster's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 65.1% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 13.8% | 61.6% |
| c4 | 37 | 11.9% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 24 | 7.7% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Forster usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 61.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Forster usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Forster usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Forster usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 68.6% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 17 | 10.1% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 8.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 93.1% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Richard Forster's chess games
All 690 games by Richard Forster in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 224 wins, 235 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/13/1 | 36.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 49 | 14/12/23 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/8/16 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 11/11/15 | 29.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 1/12/5 | 5.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,702 | 18th chT-EU | B76 |
| Sep 2005 | Christian Bauer | 2,650 | chT-SUI | B06 |
| Jan 1994 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,645 | Biel | C07 |
| Jan 1999 | Artur Jussupow | 2,641 | chT-SUI | B06 |
| Jun 2011 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,611 | chT-SUI | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 223 | 112.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-SUI | 2010 | 27 | 11 | 2,382 |
| Wch U18 | 1993 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1995 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,315 |
| Geneve Open | 1997 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,536 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,356 |
| Mermaid Beach Club | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,407 |
| Zug Young Masters | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,487 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yannick Pelletier (13 games) · Joseph G. Gallagher (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Forster's chess games?
690 games by Richard Forster, from Apr 2003 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 Richard Forster has played.
What does Richard Forster play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Richard Forster opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Forster answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard Forster play as White?
As White, Richard Forster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Forster play as Black?
As Black, Richard Forster most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (49 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 29.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Richard Forster's FIDE rating?
Richard Forster is currently rated 2,451 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Richard Forster played?
Our database contains 690 games by Richard Forster, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 235 draws, 231 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Forster?
690 games by Richard 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.