Prepare against Hendrik Hoffmann
FM · DEU · World #10,892 classical · FIDE ID 4618130
Our database contains 533 games by Hendrik Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik 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 | 2,156 | 2,347 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,298 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,307 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 533 | 217 | 180 | 136 | 40.7% |
| As White | 281 | 123 | 100 | 58 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 252 | 94 | 80 | 78 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 274 | 99.6% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 56 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 25 | 23.1% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 17.6% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 57.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 34.1% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Hendrik Hoffmann's chess games
All 533 games by Hendrik Hoffmann 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: 217 wins, 180 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 22/16/10 | 45.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 23 | 12/9/2 | 52.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 58 | 19/20/19 | 32.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| D28 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Evgeny Postny | 2,632 | 11th Teplice Open | B19 |
| Jan 2010 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,607 | Dresden Porzellan Cup | D22 |
| Apr 2018 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,469 | 6th Hofheim Spring Open | A22 |
| Mar 2006 | Robert Zysk | 2,460 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | B06 |
| Apr 2006 | Stefan Loeffler | 2,440 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,063 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 10 | 2,492 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hendrik Hoffmann's chess games?
533 games by Hendrik Hoffmann, 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 Hendrik Hoffmann has played.
What does Hendrik Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Hendrik Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Hoffmann answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hendrik Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Hendrik Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hendrik Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Hendrik Hoffmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (58 games, 32.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Hendrik Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Hendrik Hoffmann is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Hendrik Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 533 games by Hendrik Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 180 draws, 136 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hendrik Hoffmann?
533 games by Hendrik 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.