Prepare against Daniel Marhoefer
DEU · World #46,638 classical · FIDE ID 12959561
Our database contains 36 games by Daniel Marhoefer, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Marhoefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Marhoefer 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 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,870 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 27.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Marhoefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Marhoefer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Marhoefer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marhoefer usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Marhoefer usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Daniel Marhoefer's chess games
All 36 games by Daniel Marhoefer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Pietro Ferraro | 1,951 | 34th EU-Cup | B20 |
| Apr 2017 | Christina Eimer | 1,778 | ch-Pfalz HT3 86th | C05 |
| Jun 2013 | Wolfgang Spinnler | 1,689 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A52 |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Spieleder | 1,631 | ch-Pfalz HT3 86th | C58 |
| Mar 2019 | Colin Ensslinger | 1,630 | 10th Pfalz Open B | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,824 |
| ch-Pfalz HT3 86th | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,908 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,467 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,852 |
| 10th Pfalz Open B | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,750 |
| 26th Erfurt HT Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Marhoefer's chess games?
36 games by Daniel Marhoefer, from Nov 2013 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 Daniel Marhoefer has played.
What does Daniel Marhoefer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Daniel Marhoefer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Marhoefer answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Daniel Marhoefer play as White?
As White, Daniel Marhoefer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Marhoefer play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Marhoefer most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Daniel Marhoefer's FIDE rating?
Daniel Marhoefer is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Marhoefer played?
Our database contains 36 games by Daniel Marhoefer, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Marhoefer?
36 games by Daniel Marhoefer 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.