Prepare against Ayar Hoffmann
DEU · World #61,160 classical · FIDE ID 24642916
When preparing against Ayar Hoffmann, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 161 games by Ayar Hoffmann, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ayar Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayar 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 | 1,852 | 1,886 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 40 | 67 | 54 | 24.8% |
| As White | 68 | 16 | 29 | 23 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 93 | 24 | 38 | 31 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayar Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayar Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 61.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.2% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.3% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 68.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Ayar Hoffmann's chess games
All 161 games by Ayar Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 67 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Friedrich Hanisch | 2,072 | Regionalliga NO 0708 | B29 |
| May 2005 | Richard Saathoff | 2,071 | 16th Seebach Open | C24 |
| Sep 2010 | Heiko Sieber | 2,066 | 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A35 |
| Jan 1998 | Marion Albert | 2,005 | Landesliga Nord 9798 | B07 |
| Sep 2005 | Herbert Gohlke | 2,003 | 2nd Nuremberg LGA Cup | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga NO 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Regionalliga NO 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Regionalliga NO 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,808 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| Regionalliga NO 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,771 |
| Regionalliga NO 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| Regionalliga NO 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayar Hoffmann's chess games?
161 games by Ayar Hoffmann, from Oct 2008 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 Ayar Hoffmann has played.
What does Ayar Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Ayar Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayar Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ayar Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Ayar Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayar Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Ayar Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Ayar Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Ayar Hoffmann is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ayar Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 161 games by Ayar Hoffmann, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 67 draws, 54 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayar Hoffmann?
161 games by Ayar 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.