Richard Forster vs Joseph G. Gallagher
IM Richard Forster (2451) · GM Joseph G. Gallagher (2388)
Richard Forster and Joseph G. Gallagher have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jul 2010. Forster leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Forster | Draws | Gallagher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Gallagher with White | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Forster | Draws | Gallagher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Forster | Draws | Gallagher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Richard Forster | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-SUI |
| Jul 2006 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-SUI |
| Oct 2001 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-SUI |
| Apr 2000 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Pula zt 1.2 |
| Jul 1997 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Biel Credis |
| Jul 1997 | Richard Forster | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Biel Credis |
| Jan 1996 | Richard Forster | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Winterthur |
| Jan 1995 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-SUI |
| Jul 1994 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-SUI int |
| Jan 1994 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Metz Open 12th |
| Jan 1994 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Richard Forster | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Biel |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Richard Forster and Joseph G. Gallagher?
In 11 recorded games, Richard Forster has 1 wins, Joseph G. Gallagher has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Richard Forster and Joseph G. Gallagher played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jul 2010.
What openings do Richard Forster and Joseph G. Gallagher play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.