Prepare against Stepan Forman
FM · Czechia · World #7,119 classical · FIDE ID 311677
Our database contains 471 games by Stepan Forman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Forman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Forman 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 | 2,222 | 2,343 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,272 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,222 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 193 | 148 | 130 | 41.0% |
| As White | 239 | 107 | 71 | 61 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 232 | 86 | 77 | 69 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Forman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Forman's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 56.5% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 43 | 18.0% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 17.6% | 67.9% |
| f4 | 7 | 2.9% | 64.3% |
| b4 | 6 | 2.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Forman usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Forman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Forman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Forman usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Forman usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Forman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 77.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 35 | 47.3% | 61.4% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 45.9% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Stepan Forman's chess games
All 471 games by Stepan Forman 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: 193 wins, 148 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 61 | 24/18/19 | 39.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 40 | 16/18/6 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,446 | chT-CZE 0001 | B43 |
| Nov 2008 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,361 | chT1W-CZE 0809 | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Horak | 2,360 | ch-CZE U16 | B23 |
| Jan 2011 | Tomas Studnicka | 2,348 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | A49 |
| Nov 2000 | Petr Sr Bazant | 2,329 | chT-CZE 0001 | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 1995 | 27 | 14 | 1,800 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1996 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1997 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,420 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| chT1W-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 10 | 2,416 |
| chT1W-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Forman's chess games?
471 games by Stepan Forman, 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 Stepan Forman has played.
What does Stepan Forman play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Stepan Forman opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Forman answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stepan Forman play as White?
As White, Stepan Forman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Forman play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Forman most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Stepan Forman's FIDE rating?
Stepan Forman is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Stepan Forman played?
Our database contains 471 games by Stepan Forman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 148 draws, 130 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Forman?
471 games by Stepan Forman 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.