Prepare against Fabian Hoffmann
DEU · World #28,959 classical · FIDE ID 12964891
Our database contains 133 games by Fabian Hoffmann, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian 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 | 1,992 | 1,993 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 51 | 33 | 49 | 38.3% |
| As White | 69 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 64 | 25 | 12 | 27 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 98.6% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 61.3% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Fabian Hoffmann's chess games
All 133 games by Fabian Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 51 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Robert Baskin | 2,214 | GER Pfingstopen U25 | C18 |
| Jul 2014 | Michael Konik | 2,063 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | C28 |
| Feb 2019 | Klaus Schroer | 2,022 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | B12 |
| May 2018 | Ali Elier | 1,985 | ch-GER U25-A | C57 |
| Sep 2022 | Detlef Loedding | 1,916 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr2 2223 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,288 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,106 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,683 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,512 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,825 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,574 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Hoffmann's chess games?
133 games by Fabian Hoffmann, from Jul 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 Fabian Hoffmann has played.
What does Fabian Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Fabian Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Hoffmann answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Fabian Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Fabian Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Hoffmann most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Fabian Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Fabian Hoffmann is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Fabian Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 133 games by Fabian Hoffmann, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Hoffmann?
133 games by Fabian 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.