Prepare against Joshua Hoke
DEU · World #76,441 classical · FIDE ID 16218272
When preparing against Joshua Hoke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Joshua Hoke, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Hoke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Hoke 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 | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,710 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,791 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 14 | 27 | 37.9% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Hoke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Hoke's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hoke usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hoke usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hoke usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Joshua Hoke's chess games
All 66 games by Joshua Hoke in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Andreas Kozik | 1,952 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | C54 |
| Apr 2020 | Joerg Hilck | 1,828 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | B15 |
| May 2020 | Matthias Heiligtag | 1,685 | GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | C54 |
| Apr 2020 | Amina Fock | 1,629 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | C90 |
| May 2020 | Peter1 Hoffmann | 1,625 | GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,588 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,784 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,693 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,660 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,419 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,510 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,382 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Hoke's chess games?
66 games by Joshua Hoke, from Feb 2017 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 Joshua Hoke has played.
What does Joshua Hoke play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Joshua Hoke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Hoke answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joshua Hoke play as White?
As White, Joshua Hoke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Hoke play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Hoke most often plays: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Joshua Hoke's FIDE rating?
Joshua Hoke is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joshua Hoke played?
Our database contains 66 games by Joshua Hoke, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Hoke?
66 games by Joshua Hoke 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.