Prepare against Hans-Joachim Hofstetter
FM · DEU · World #18,114 classical · FIDE ID 4630017
Our database contains 485 games by Hans-Joachim Hofstetter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Joachim Hofstetter 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 | 2,074 | 2,243 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,207 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,207 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 189 | 144 | 151 | 39.0% |
| As White | 241 | 107 | 67 | 67 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 244 | 82 | 77 | 84 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 80.5% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 9.1% | 47.7% |
| a3 | 15 | 6.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hofstetter usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hofstetter usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Hofstetter usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Hofstetter usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Hofstetter usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Hofstetter usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 82.9% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's chess games
All 485 games by Hans-Joachim Hofstetter 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: 189 wins, 144 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 22/10/19 | 43.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/1 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Michael Prusikin | 2,516 | 1st Bad Kissingen Schachzauber | C55 |
| Aug 2016 | Thomas Reich | 2,365 | ch-Bayern | B14 |
| Nov 1999 | Daniel Fuhrmann | 2,330 | BL2-Ost 9900 | D59 |
| Aug 2018 | Florian Ott | 2,324 | ch-Bayern 89th | B50 |
| Jan 1996 | Werner Schoenau | 2,305 | ch-Unterfranken M1 47th | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bayern | 2017 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-GER Army | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,309 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 62th | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| Unterfranken-ch M1 52th | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 47th | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,408 |
| chT-Bayern A 68th | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,116 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 57th | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Norbert Kuhn (12 games) · Gerd Jahrsdoerfer (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's chess games?
485 games by Hans-Joachim Hofstetter, 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 Hans-Joachim Hofstetter has played.
What does Hans-Joachim Hofstetter play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Hans-Joachim Hofstetter opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.a3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Joachim Hofstetter answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hans-Joachim Hofstetter play as White?
As White, Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 43.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Joachim Hofstetter play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Joachim Hofstetter most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Hans-Joachim Hofstetter's FIDE rating?
Hans-Joachim Hofstetter is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Hans-Joachim Hofstetter played?
Our database contains 485 games by Hans-Joachim Hofstetter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 144 draws, 151 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Joachim Hofstetter?
485 games by Hans-Joachim Hofstetter 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.