Prepare against Heijo Hoefer
DEU · World #64,309 classical · FIDE ID 16296290
When preparing against Heijo Hoefer, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 70 games by Heijo Hoefer, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heijo Hoefer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heijo Hoefer 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 | 1,841 | 1,898 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 28.6% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heijo Hoefer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heijo Hoefer's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 45.7% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 37.1% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hoefer usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Hoefer usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hoefer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hoefer usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Hoefer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hoefer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Heijo Hoefer's chess games
All 70 games by Heijo Hoefer in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Erich Krueger | 2,106 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D06 |
| Sep 2024 | Wolfgang Kripp | 1,980 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A27 |
| Jul 2021 | Franz Speicher | 1,900 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A88 |
| Jul 2022 | Wolfgang Schwab | 1,807 | 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | A07 |
| Jan 1998 | Marcus Mueller | 1,800 | Oberliga Sued W 9798 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,919 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,814 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 3rd chT-GER Seniors | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Alpenpokal Open | 1993 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,465 |
| chT-RLP 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,970 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heijo Hoefer's chess games?
70 games by Heijo Hoefer, from Aug 2021 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 Heijo Hoefer has played.
What does Heijo Hoefer play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Heijo Hoefer opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heijo Hoefer answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Heijo Hoefer play as White?
As White, Heijo Hoefer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heijo Hoefer play as Black?
As Black, Heijo Hoefer most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Heijo Hoefer's FIDE rating?
Heijo Hoefer is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Heijo Hoefer played?
Our database contains 70 games by Heijo Hoefer, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heijo Hoefer?
70 games by Heijo Hoefer 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.