Prepare against Tamas Forster
Hungary · World #39,996 classical · FIDE ID 709115
When preparing against Tamas Forster, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Tamas Forster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Forster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas 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 | 1,935 | 2,089 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,040 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,993 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 59 | 36 | 52 | 40.1% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 33 | 17 | 30 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Forster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Forster's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 92.5% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Forster usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Forster usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Forster usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Forster usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 97.7% | 61.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Tamas Forster's chess games
All 147 games by Tamas Forster 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: 59 wins, 36 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Ferenc Katona | 2,253 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Gyorgy Goblyos | 2,240 | chT2-HUN | C47 |
| Feb 2005 | Nimrod Pais | 2,168 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | C46 |
| Oct 2005 | Sandor Barta | 2,159 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | B12 |
| Feb 2016 | Janos Percze | 2,142 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 2 | 1,976 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| Szekszard Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,221 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Forster's chess games?
147 games by Tamas Forster, 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 Tamas Forster has played.
What does Tamas Forster play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Tamas Forster opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Forster answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tamas Forster play as White?
As White, Tamas Forster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Forster play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Forster most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Tamas Forster's FIDE rating?
Tamas Forster is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tamas Forster played?
Our database contains 147 games by Tamas Forster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 36 draws, 52 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Forster?
147 games by Tamas 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.