Prepare against Karl Hofbauer
Austria · World #43,394 classical · FIDE ID 1610724
When preparing against Karl Hofbauer, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 46 games by Karl Hofbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Hofbauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Hofbauer 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 | 1,920 | 2,031 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,953 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,977 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 17.4% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Hofbauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Hofbauer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Hofbauer usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hofbauer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hofbauer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hofbauer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hofbauer usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hofbauer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Karl Hofbauer's chess games
All 46 games by Karl Hofbauer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Heinz Kratschmer | 2,123 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | D46 |
| Apr 2018 | Reka Horvath | 2,023 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | D90 |
| Nov 2019 | Jaap Verhoef | 2,019 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | D04 |
| Sep 2019 | Johann Korn | 1,790 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
| 27th OIBM | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,707 |
| 23rd Pula Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,006 |
| ch-AUT Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Hofbauer's chess games?
46 games by Karl Hofbauer, from Apr 2003 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 Karl Hofbauer has played.
What does Karl Hofbauer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Karl Hofbauer opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Hofbauer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Karl Hofbauer play as White?
As White, Karl Hofbauer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Hofbauer play as Black?
As Black, Karl Hofbauer most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Karl Hofbauer's FIDE rating?
Karl Hofbauer is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (May 2010).
How many games has Karl Hofbauer played?
Our database contains 46 games by Karl Hofbauer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (17.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Hofbauer?
46 games by Karl Hofbauer 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.