Prepare against Jens Hoffmann
DEU · World #19,335 classical · FIDE ID 12946320
When preparing against Jens Hoffmann, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 85 games by Jens Hoffmann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens 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 | 2,063 | 2,153 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,063 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,023 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 35.3% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 97.8% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Jens Hoffmann's chess games
All 85 games by Jens Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 30 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/0 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Stefan Joeres | 2,201 | chT-GER U20 | B90 |
| Mar 2019 | Josip Gazic | 2,179 | 10th Pfalz Open | A06 |
| Dec 2019 | Phil Thomsen | 2,147 | chT-GER U20 | B38 |
| Aug 2014 | Clemens Fellhauer | 2,096 | 26th Wiesbaden Open | B71 |
| Aug 2013 | Karlheinz Eg | 1,999 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 2,164 |
| Bad Soden Open U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,780 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 31st Wiesbaden Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,956 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,830 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Hoffmann's chess games?
85 games by Jens Hoffmann, from Jun 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 Jens Hoffmann has played.
What does Jens Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jens Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jens Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Jens Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Jens Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jens Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Jens Hoffmann is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Jens Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jens Hoffmann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Hoffmann?
85 games by Jens 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.