Prepare against Kay Hoffmann
DEU · World #18,685 classical · FIDE ID 16227000
Our database contains 163 games by Kay Hoffmann, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kay Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kay 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 | 2,069 | 2,152 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,078 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 65 | 33 | 65 | 39.9% |
| As White | 78 | 38 | 18 | 22 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 27 | 15 | 43 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kay Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kay Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 47.4% | 64.9% |
| f4 | 32 | 41.0% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.5% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 41% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues fxe5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 63.6% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 27.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Kay Hoffmann's chess games
All 163 games by Kay Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 65 wins, 33 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 32 | 12/8/12 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Christian Gluma | 2,161 | ch-GER U25-A | A42 |
| Dec 2020 | Jakob Weihrauch | 2,146 | chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | A02 |
| Jun 2023 | Benjamin Melde | 2,135 | ch-GER U25-A | E71 |
| Dec 2022 | Jacob Fasshauer | 2,127 | chT-GER U20 | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Valentin Udelnov | 2,003 | chT-GER U16 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2019 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,629 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,586 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,266 |
| EU Union-ch U12 16th | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,409 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,880 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,758 |
| ch-EU Union U10 15th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kay Hoffmann's chess games?
163 games by Kay Hoffmann, from Sep 2016 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 Kay Hoffmann has played.
What does Kay Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Kay Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.f4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kay Hoffmann answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Kay Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Kay Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (32 games, 53.1% win rate); London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kay Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Kay Hoffmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Kay Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Kay Hoffmann is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Kay Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 163 games by Kay Hoffmann, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 33 draws, 65 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kay Hoffmann?
163 games by Kay 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.