Prepare against Florian Sandhoefner
FM · Austria · World #7,134 classical · FIDE ID 1609106
Our database contains 860 games by Florian Sandhoefner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Florian Sandhoefner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Sandhoefner 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 | 2,222 | 2,338 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,342 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,322 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 860 | 269 | 359 | 232 | 31.3% |
| As White | 423 | 155 | 171 | 97 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 437 | 114 | 188 | 135 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Sandhoefner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Sandhoefner's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 312 | 73.8% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 98 | 23.2% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sandhoefner usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sandhoefner usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sandhoefner usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Sandhoefner usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sandhoefner usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sandhoefner usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 96.2% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 108 | 70.6% | 45.4% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 28.8% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Florian Sandhoefner's chess games
All 860 games by Florian Sandhoefner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 269 wins, 359 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 51 | 17/15/19 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 47 | 20/17/10 | 42.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 0/9/6 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/11/0 | 26.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 84 | 15/39/30 | 17.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 17/18/14 | 34.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 14/15/10 | 35.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 5/9/14 | 17.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 3/16/1 | 15.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 1/4/11 | 6.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Marius Manolache | 2,492 | Vienna Open A | E91 |
| Sep 2022 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,491 | Graz Open A | D97 |
| Feb 2015 | Marko Tratar | 2,487 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | E11 |
| Dec 2018 | Florian Schwabeneder | 2,455 | 27th Donau Open | C06 |
| Dec 2002 | Branko Rogulj | 2,435 | chT2M-AUT 0203 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 140 | 74.5 | 2,229 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 43 | 19.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-AUT qual | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,188 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,134 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1011 | 2011 | 12 | 8 | 2,306 |
| chT2M-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,275 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Sandhoefner's chess games?
860 games by Florian Sandhoefner, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Florian Sandhoefner has played.
What does Florian Sandhoefner play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Florian Sandhoefner opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Sandhoefner answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Florian Sandhoefner play as White?
As White, Florian Sandhoefner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Sandhoefner play as Black?
As Black, Florian Sandhoefner most often plays: Slav Defense (84 games, 17.9% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 35.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 437 games.
What is Florian Sandhoefner's FIDE rating?
Florian Sandhoefner is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Florian Sandhoefner played?
Our database contains 860 games by Florian Sandhoefner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 359 draws, 232 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Sandhoefner?
860 games by Florian Sandhoefner 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.