Prepare against Christoph Hoefner
DEU · World #36,240 classical · FIDE ID 12920304
When preparing against Christoph Hoefner, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 53 games by Christoph Hoefner, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Hoefner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Hoefner 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 | 1,953 | 2,032 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 22.6% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Hoefner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Hoefner's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hoefner usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hoefner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hoefner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hoefner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hoefner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
Christoph Hoefner's chess games
All 53 games by Christoph Hoefner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Peter Simons | 1,985 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | E38 |
| Apr 2014 | Fritz Rosenberger | 1,982 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | D18 |
| Jan 2014 | Meikel Weber | 1,962 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | D31 |
| Jan 2013 | Manfred Olbrisch | 1,946 | Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | A40 |
| Dec 2015 | Gunnar Weisshuhn | 1,921 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,037 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| Oberliga Mittelrhein 9495 | 1995 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,065 |
| Porz Open | 1986 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Hoefner's chess games?
53 games by Christoph Hoefner, from Jan 2012 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 Christoph Hoefner has played.
What does Christoph Hoefner play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Christoph Hoefner opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Hoefner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Christoph Hoefner play as White?
As White, Christoph Hoefner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Hoefner play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Hoefner most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Christoph Hoefner's FIDE rating?
Christoph Hoefner is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Christoph Hoefner played?
Our database contains 53 games by Christoph Hoefner, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Hoefner?
53 games by Christoph Hoefner 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.