Prepare against Christian Hofmann
DEU · World #46,486 classical · FIDE ID 4650921
Our database contains 147 games by Christian Hofmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christian Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian 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 | 1,907 | 2,081 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 45 | 52 | 50 | 30.6% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 93.3% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e6 (80% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Christian Hofmann's chess games
All 147 games by Christian Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 52 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Klaus Diehl | 2,150 | Westpfalz Open | B24 |
| Jan 1996 | Johannes Wintergerst | 2,100 | ch-Pfalz C | B30 |
| Jan 2002 | Csaba Varga | 2,089 | Budapest FS05 FM | E39 |
| Mar 2013 | Arkadi Syrov | 1,955 | ch-Zweibruecken PSB MAT2 82nd | E74 |
| Mar 2013 | Michael Mueller | 1,916 | ch-Zweibruecken PSB MAT2 82nd | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF Open | 1994 | 21 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-Pfalz C | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-Pfalz | 2000 | 17 | 6 | 1,982 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2002 | 12 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Hassloch MAT-II | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,804 |
| ch-Zweibruecken PSB MAT2 82nd | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Hassloch Open A | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-Mehlingen PSB HT2 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Hofmann's chess games?
147 games by Christian Hofmann, from Apr 2003 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 Christian Hofmann has played.
What does Christian Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Christian Hofmann opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Hofmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christian Hofmann play as White?
As White, Christian Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Christian Hofmann most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Christian Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Christian Hofmann is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Christian Hofmann played?
Our database contains 147 games by Christian Hofmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 52 draws, 50 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Hofmann?
147 games by Christian 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.