Prepare against Karina Hofmann
DEU · World #119,192 classical · FIDE ID 24685330
When preparing against Karina Hofmann, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Karina Hofmann, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karina Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karina Hofmann 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 | 1,676 | 1,772 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,690 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,833 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 59 | 15 | 71 | 40.7% |
| As White | 76 | 34 | 9 | 33 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 25 | 6 | 38 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karina Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karina Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 76 | 100.0% | 50.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 27 | 73.0% | 35.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 16 | 69.6% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
Karina Hofmann's chess games
All 145 games by Karina Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 59 wins, 15 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 76 | 34/9/33 | 44.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| A40 | English Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1993 | Annemarie Eichner | 2,010 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | A03 |
| Aug 2021 | Martina Skogvall | 1,992 | ch-GER Blitz w | A03 |
| Mar 2023 | Julia Scheynin | 1,969 | BL2 Sued 2223 w | B00 |
| May 2019 | Elke Zimmer | 1,926 | ch-GER blitz w | B00 |
| Aug 2021 | Birgit Schneider | 1,870 | ch-GER Blitz w | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 6 | 1,837 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2021 | 20 | 5 | 1,764 |
| ch-Bayern A w 63rd | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-GER w | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,562 |
| 65th chB-Bayern | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| 62nd chA-Bayern w | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Bayern A w 61st | 1990 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Bayern 64th w | 1993 | 9 | 8 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karina Hofmann's chess games?
145 games by Karina Hofmann, from May 2018 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 Karina Hofmann has played.
What does Karina Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Karina Hofmann opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karina Hofmann answers 1...b6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Karina Hofmann play as White?
As White, Karina Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (76 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karina Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Karina Hofmann most often plays: Owen Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Karina Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Karina Hofmann is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Karina Hofmann played?
Our database contains 145 games by Karina Hofmann, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 15 draws, 71 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karina Hofmann?
145 games by Karina Hofmann 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.