Prepare against Alejandro Hoffman
GM · Argentina · World #3,398 classical · FIDE ID 100340
When preparing against Alejandro Hoffman, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.8% over 27 games.
Our database contains 2,253 games by Alejandro Hoffman, covering Jan 2026 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Hoffman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Hoffman 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 | 2,323 | 2,329 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,416 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,351 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,253 | 1,044 | 758 | 451 | 46.3% |
| As White | 1,133 | 588 | 348 | 197 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 1,120 | 456 | 410 | 254 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Hoffman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Hoffman's side.
First moves as White (1,133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 849 | 74.9% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 121 | 10.7% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 64 | 5.6% | 58.6% |
| g3 | 52 | 4.6% | 70.2% |
| c4 | 46 | 4.1% | 63.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues c4 (66.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues c4 (72.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (539 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 278 | 51.6% | 67.8% |
| e5 | 83 | 15.4% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 74 | 13.7% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 62 | 11.5% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 3.9% | 81.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 3.3% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 43.1% | 64.2% |
| d5 | 102 | 28.3% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 11.9% | 66.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 6.1% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 19 | 5.3% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 19 | 5.3% | 76.3% |
Alejandro Hoffman's chess games
All 2,253 games by Alejandro Hoffman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - Sep 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: 1,044 wins, 758 draws, 451 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 164 | 87/47/30 | 53.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 89 | 50/25/14 | 56.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 37/14/10 | 60.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 60 | 29/15/16 | 48.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 49 | 31/14/4 | 63.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 47 | 19/23/5 | 40.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 44 | 25/13/6 | 56.8% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 21/10/11 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 20/18/3 | 48.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 17/10/4 | 54.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 121 | 31/57/33 | 25.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 102 | 32/37/33 | 31.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 98 | 53/21/24 | 54.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 89 | 50/20/19 | 56.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 82 | 44/28/10 | 53.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 73 | 44/22/7 | 60.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 36 | 15/13/8 | 41.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 32 | 7/19/6 | 21.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 4/20/3 | 14.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,668 | Oz.com qual blitz | B30 |
| Apr 2017 | Sandro Mareco | 2,655 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Memorial | E21 |
| Dec 2019 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,644 | Buenos Aires Szmetan/Giardelli A | E14 |
| Nov 2006 | Kamil Miton | 2,638 | 7th El Sauzal Open | D11 |
| Dec 2019 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,628 | Buenos Aires Szmetan/Giardelli A | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG | 2000 | 49 | 27 | 2,469 |
| chT-POR | 2016 | 25 | 20 | 2,421 |
| Buenos Aires | 1988 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,413 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1996 | 23 | 17 | 2,479 |
| Clarin GP Final | 1998 | 22 | 12 | 2,532 |
| ch-URU 92nd | 2022 | 21 | 11 | 2,277 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,539 |
| 4th Pontevedra Open | 2016 | 18 | 14 | 2,477 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (26 games) · Sergio Slipak (21 games) · Ariel Sorin (16 games) · Alfredo Giaccio (14 games) · Bernardo Roselli Mailhe (13 games) · Claudio Coppola (12 games) · Sandro Mareco (12 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Hoffman's chess games?
2,253 games by Alejandro Hoffman, from Jan 2026 to Sep 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 Alejandro Hoffman has played.
What does Alejandro Hoffman play on the first move as White?
Across 1,133 games with White in our database, Alejandro Hoffman opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Hoffman answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Hoffman play as White?
As White, Alejandro Hoffman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (164 games, 53.0% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 56.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (61 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Hoffman play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Hoffman most often plays: Indian Defense (121 games, 25.6% win rate); Philidor (102 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (98 games, 54.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,120 games.
What is Alejandro Hoffman's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Hoffman is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alejandro Hoffman played?
Our database contains 2,253 games by Alejandro Hoffman, covering Jan 2026 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,044 wins, 758 draws, 451 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Hoffman?
2,253 games by Alejandro Hoffman 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.