Prepare against Erwin Hoffmann
Austria · World #42,673 classical · FIDE ID 1606069
Our database contains 36 games by Erwin Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erwin Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erwin Hoffmann 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 | 1,923 | 2,107 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erwin Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erwin Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Erwin Hoffmann's chess games
All 36 games by Erwin Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Vladimir Rapoport | 2,169 | ch-Fechenheim CC 0203 4th | B51 |
| Jan 2002 | Hans-Joachim Deuker | 2,126 | ch-Fechenheim CC 0102 3rd | A37 |
| Dec 2002 | Helmut Ludwig | 1,377 | ch-Fechenheim CC 0203 4th | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,072 |
| ch-Fechenheim CC 0203 4th | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Fechenheim CC 0001 2nd | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-Fechenheim CC 0102 3rd | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,162 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,920 |
| chT2M-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,915 |
| chT2M-AUT 0405 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erwin Hoffmann's chess games?
36 games by Erwin Hoffmann, from Apr 2003 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 Erwin Hoffmann has played.
What does Erwin Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Erwin Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erwin Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Erwin Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Erwin Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erwin Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Erwin Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Erwin Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Erwin Hoffmann is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Erwin Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 36 games by Erwin Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erwin Hoffmann?
36 games by Erwin Hoffmann 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.