Prepare against Benjamin Hofmann
DEU · World #27,557 classical · FIDE ID 16270266
Our database contains 60 games by Benjamin Hofmann, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Hofmann 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 | 2,001 | 2,030 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,991 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 12 | 26 | 36.7% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 53.6% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 46.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 47.6% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Benjamin Hofmann's chess games
All 60 games by Benjamin Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bennit Tietz | 1,983 | ODJM A | D77 |
| May 2026 | Maximilian Glasschroeder | 1,972 | ODJM A | B13 |
| Dec 2022 | Maximilian Ponomarev | 1,917 | chT-GER U20 | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Frank Vestrick | 1,863 | 51st Sparkassen Open B | D55 |
| Jan 2024 | Thomas Wiese | 1,804 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Youth-B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,565 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,756 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,602 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,568 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,788 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Hofmann's chess games?
60 games by Benjamin Hofmann, from Feb 2020 to Aug 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 Benjamin Hofmann has played.
What does Benjamin Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Benjamin Hofmann opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Hofmann answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Hofmann play as White?
As White, Benjamin Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Hofmann most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Benjamin Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Hofmann is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Hofmann played?
Our database contains 60 games by Benjamin Hofmann, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Hofmann?
60 games by Benjamin Hofmann 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.