Prepare against Eugene Hocher
France · World #117,929 classical · FIDE ID 645842
When preparing against Eugene Hocher, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 165 games by Eugene Hocher, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eugene Hocher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugene Hocher 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 | 1,679 | 1,816 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 73 | 21 | 71 | 44.2% |
| As White | 84 | 47 | 12 | 25 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 9 | 46 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugene Hocher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugene Hocher's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 91.7% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hocher usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hocher usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hocher usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Hocher usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hocher usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hocher usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 76.3% | 20.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Eugene Hocher's chess games
All 165 games by Eugene Hocher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 73 wins, 21 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Frederic De Barros | 2,100 | 6th Guingamp Open | A43 |
| Jun 2015 | Daniel Gregory | 2,055 | 14th Muret Seniors Open | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Jerome Bourges | 2,010 | Bretagne Open A | C10 |
| Aug 2006 | Vincent Nineuil | 1,970 | Hennebont Grand Prix | E21 |
| Apr 2007 | Laurent Annetti | 1,960 | ch-Morbihan 0607 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Muret Seniors Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| chT4-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,033 |
| Cholet-F | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| Hennebont Grand Prix | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,829 |
| ch-Morbihan 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,813 |
| Muret Veterans Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| ch-Morbihan 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,660 |
| Bretagne Open A | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugene Hocher's chess games?
165 games by Eugene Hocher, from Oct 2006 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 Eugene Hocher has played.
What does Eugene Hocher play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Eugene Hocher opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugene Hocher answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Eugene Hocher play as White?
As White, Eugene Hocher's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugene Hocher play as Black?
As Black, Eugene Hocher most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Eugene Hocher's FIDE rating?
Eugene Hocher is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Eugene Hocher played?
Our database contains 165 games by Eugene Hocher, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 21 draws, 71 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugene Hocher?
165 games by Eugene Hocher 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.