Prepare against Armin Hoeller
DEU · World #28,248 classical · FIDE ID 24651923
When preparing against Armin Hoeller, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Armin Hoeller, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Armin Hoeller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Hoeller 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 | 1,997 | 2,088 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 57 | 25 | 74 | 36.5% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 11 | 40 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 80 | 32 | 14 | 34 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Hoeller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Hoeller's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 63.2% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 23 | 30.3% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 39.6% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hoeller usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Hoeller usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Hoeller usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Hoeller usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hoeller usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Hoeller usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Armin Hoeller's chess games
All 156 games by Armin Hoeller in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 57 wins, 25 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Elena Sedina | 2,312 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D40 |
| Oct 2017 | Artur Schelle | 2,222 | 37th Munich OIS Open | C45 |
| Mar 2012 | Karl-Heinz Kannenberg | 2,215 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B01 |
| Mar 2012 | Michael Schulz | 2,204 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | C06 |
| Aug 2021 | Franz Schmid | 2,197 | ch-Bayern 92th | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberbayern | 2018 | 20 | 8 | 1,939 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,097 |
| 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| ch-Bayern | 2014 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-Bavaria 96th | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,078 |
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Hoeller's chess games?
156 games by Armin Hoeller, from Jan 2008 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 Armin Hoeller has played.
What does Armin Hoeller play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Armin Hoeller opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Hoeller answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Armin Hoeller play as White?
As White, Armin Hoeller's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Hoeller play as Black?
As Black, Armin Hoeller most often plays: Dutch Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Armin Hoeller's FIDE rating?
Armin Hoeller is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Armin Hoeller played?
Our database contains 156 games by Armin Hoeller, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 25 draws, 74 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Hoeller?
156 games by Armin Hoeller 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.