Prepare against Alexander Hoffmann
DEU · World #1,791 classical · FIDE ID 4646967
Our database contains 81 games by Alexander Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Hoffmann 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 | 2,394 | 2,433 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 29 | 41 | 11 | 35.8% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 24.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Alexander Hoffmann's chess games
All 81 games by Alexander Hoffmann 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: 29 wins, 41 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Otto Borik | 2,378 | Oberliga Nord W 1617 | A70 |
| May 2022 | Peter Lichmann | 2,333 | Oberliga Nord W 2122 | B25 |
| Nov 2005 | Joachim Schmitz | 2,326 | Oberliga NRW 0506 | A77 |
| Oct 2008 | Adrian David | 2,321 | Oberliga Nord W 0809 | A33 |
| Mar 2008 | Oliver Mueller | 2,309 | 14th Werther Schloss Open A | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Oberliga NRW 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,344 |
| 14th Werther Schloss Open A | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,410 |
| 17th Werther Schloss Open A | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,409 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
| 12th Werther Schloss Open A | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,359 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Hoffmann's chess games?
81 games by Alexander Hoffmann, 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 Alexander Hoffmann has played.
What does Alexander Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Alexander Hoffmann opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Alexander Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Alexander Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alexander Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Alexander Hoffmann is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alexander Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 81 games by Alexander Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 41 draws, 11 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Hoffmann?
81 games by Alexander Hoffmann 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.