Prepare against Friedrich Hofer
CHE · World #95,832 classical · FIDE ID 1313029
When preparing against Friedrich Hofer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 66 games by Friedrich Hofer, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Friedrich Hofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Friedrich Hofer 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 | 1,741 | 1,970 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 36.4% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Friedrich Hofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Friedrich Hofer's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Hofer usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hofer usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hofer usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Friedrich Hofer's chess games
All 66 games by Friedrich Hofer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Paul Steiner | 2,035 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | B40 |
| Nov 2009 | Linus Capraro | 1,994 | 8th Ascona Seniors Open | C67 |
| Jan 2007 | William Bauer | 1,969 | 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | B32 |
| Jul 2021 | Danilo Bueno | 1,878 | 54th Biel ATO Open | A36 |
| Jan 2008 | Willi Ingold | 1,801 | 7th Ascona Seniors Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| 7th Ascona Seniors Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| 8th Ascona Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| 6th Ascona Seniors Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| 6th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 5th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,934 |
| 7th Zuerich Seniors Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Friedrich Hofer's chess games?
66 games by Friedrich Hofer, from Oct 2006 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 Friedrich Hofer has played.
What does Friedrich Hofer play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Friedrich Hofer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Friedrich Hofer answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Friedrich Hofer play as White?
As White, Friedrich Hofer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Friedrich Hofer play as Black?
As Black, Friedrich Hofer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Friedrich Hofer's FIDE rating?
Friedrich Hofer is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Friedrich Hofer played?
Our database contains 66 games by Friedrich Hofer, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Friedrich Hofer?
66 games by Friedrich Hofer 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.