Prepare against Rudi Foerster
DEU · World #71,650 classical · FIDE ID 4686209
When preparing against Rudi Foerster, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Rudi Foerster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudi Foerster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudi Foerster 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 | 1,816 | 2,063 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 76 | 85 | 97 | 29.5% |
| As White | 133 | 47 | 42 | 44 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 125 | 29 | 43 | 53 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudi Foerster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudi Foerster's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Foerster usually continues c3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Foerster usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Foerster usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 94.2% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 97.8% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Rudi Foerster's chess games
All 258 games by Rudi Foerster 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: 76 wins, 85 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 9/14/15 | 23.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Hans-Joerg Illi | 2,225 | Bad Ragaz Open | C16 |
| Jul 2006 | Markus Mueller | 2,167 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B22 |
| Mar 2005 | Michael Krause | 2,153 | ch-Hessen MVT | D10 |
| Apr 2005 | Gerhard Orwatsch | 2,122 | ch-Hessen MVT | B06 |
| Apr 2004 | Peter Tonn | 2,103 | ch-Hessen VM | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1996 | 17 | 8 | 2,292 |
| chB-Hessen | 2013 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,748 |
| 8th Bad Zwesten Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| 10th Bad Zwesten Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| 6th Bad Zwesten Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,663 |
| 7th Bad Zwesten Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,556 |
| ch-Hessen VM | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudi Foerster's chess games?
258 games by Rudi Foerster, 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 Rudi Foerster has played.
What does Rudi Foerster play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Rudi Foerster opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudi Foerster answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rudi Foerster play as White?
As White, Rudi Foerster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 23.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudi Foerster play as Black?
As Black, Rudi Foerster most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Rudi Foerster's FIDE rating?
Rudi Foerster is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Rudi Foerster played?
Our database contains 258 games by Rudi Foerster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 85 draws, 97 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudi Foerster?
258 games by Rudi Foerster 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.