Prepare against Robert Forthofer
FM · France · World #15,763 classical · FIDE ID 613070
Our database contains 228 games by Robert Forthofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Forthofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Forthofer 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 | 2,097 | 2,303 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,226 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 105 | 41 | 82 | 46.1% |
| As White | 104 | 44 | 21 | 39 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 61 | 20 | 43 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Forthofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Forthofer's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 73.1% | 50.7% |
| f4 | 16 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 10.6% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Forthofer usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Forthofer usually continues f4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Forthofer usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Forthofer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Forthofer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Forthofer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 45.1% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 27 | 38.0% | 63.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 8.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 39.4% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 30.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Robert Forthofer's chess games
All 228 games by Robert Forthofer 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: 105 wins, 41 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A90 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,545 | 14th Metz Open | B33 |
| Jul 2009 | Jan Bernasek | 2,470 | Pardubice Czech Open A | B43 |
| Mar 2013 | Thal Abergel | 2,445 | 29th Cappelle Open | B33 |
| Jul 2007 | Eckhard Schmittdiel | 2,436 | 22nd Avoine Open | B33 |
| Aug 1999 | Arnaud Payen | 2,373 | ch-FRA qual | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,310 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| 2nd Gap Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,162 |
| Agneaux St Lo Masters A | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,363 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,136 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,262 |
| Nancy B | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Forthofer's chess games?
228 games by Robert Forthofer, 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 Robert Forthofer has played.
What does Robert Forthofer play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Robert Forthofer opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Forthofer answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Robert Forthofer play as White?
As White, Robert Forthofer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Forthofer play as Black?
As Black, Robert Forthofer most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Robert Forthofer's FIDE rating?
Robert Forthofer is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Robert Forthofer played?
Our database contains 228 games by Robert Forthofer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 41 draws, 82 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Forthofer?
228 games by Robert Forthofer 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.