Prepare against Jakob Hofegger
Austria · World #11,939 classical · FIDE ID 1638017
When preparing against Jakob Hofegger, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 34.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Jakob Hofegger, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Hofegger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Hofegger 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 | 2,142 | 2,191 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,171 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33.7% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Hofegger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Hofegger's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hofegger usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Hofegger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hofegger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 70.4% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Jakob Hofegger's chess games
All 101 games by Jakob Hofegger in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 33 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 11/14/7 | 34.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Thomas Hofmann | 2,257 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1819 | C00 |
| Mar 2019 | Thomas Bauer | 2,244 | chT2O-AUT 1819 | C11 |
| Dec 2023 | Jurij Khalakhan | 2,182 | Vienna Advent Open | B21 |
| Oct 2018 | Daniel Lechner | 2,167 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1819 | E90 |
| Mar 2017 | Gerald Leitner | 2,160 | chT2O-AUT 1617 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2O-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| chT2O-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,967 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,239 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Hofegger's chess games?
101 games by Jakob Hofegger, from May 2013 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 Jakob Hofegger has played.
What does Jakob Hofegger play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Jakob Hofegger opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Hofegger answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jakob Hofegger play as White?
As White, Jakob Hofegger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 34.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Hofegger play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Hofegger most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jakob Hofegger's FIDE rating?
Jakob Hofegger is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jakob Hofegger played?
Our database contains 101 games by Jakob Hofegger, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 33 draws, 34 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Hofegger?
101 games by Jakob Hofegger 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.