Prepare against Dieter Hofene
DEU · World #24,507 classical · FIDE ID 4620291
When preparing against Dieter Hofene, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Dieter Hofene, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Hofene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Hofene 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 | 2,023 | 2,168 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,047 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,047 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 51 | 79 | 65 | 26.2% |
| As White | 102 | 29 | 42 | 31 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 93 | 22 | 37 | 34 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Hofene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Hofene's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 78.4% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 16.7% | 38.2% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hofene usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hofene usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hofene usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Hofene usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hofene usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hofene usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 45.2% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 14 | 45.2% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 62.8% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Dieter Hofene's chess games
All 195 games by Dieter Hofene in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 51 wins, 79 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 5/12/7 | 20.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Guenther Langhanke | 2,160 | Muensterland Open 31st | B40 |
| Jul 2000 | Hans ten Berge | 2,133 | Biel MTO Open | B14 |
| Sep 2019 | Thomas Vos | 2,063 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1920 | B00 |
| Apr 2015 | Hendrik Schulze Ameling | 2,030 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1415 | C11 |
| May 2009 | Ralf Pollok | 2,006 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0809 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| Muenster Open | 1995 | 10 | 2 | 2,111 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 3rd Leipzig VfB Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,874 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Hofene's chess games?
195 games by Dieter Hofene, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Dieter Hofene has played.
What does Dieter Hofene play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Dieter Hofene opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Hofene answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dieter Hofene play as White?
As White, Dieter Hofene's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 20.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Hofene play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Hofene most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Dieter Hofene's FIDE rating?
Dieter Hofene is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dieter Hofene played?
Our database contains 195 games by Dieter Hofene, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 79 draws, 65 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Hofene?
195 games by Dieter Hofene 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.