Prepare against Klaus Hofmair
Austria · World #11,429 classical · FIDE ID 1604708
When preparing against Klaus Hofmair, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Klaus Hofmair, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Hofmair's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus Hofmair 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 | 2,148 | 2,292 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,172 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 25 | 14 | 23.5% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Hofmair's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Hofmair's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Hofmair usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Hofmair usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hofmair usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Hofmair usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Klaus Hofmair's chess games
All 51 games by Klaus Hofmair in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 25 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Franz Schuh | 2,280 | chT2O-AUT 9596 | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Wolfgang Humer | 2,260 | chT2O-AUT 9495 | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Heinz Insam | 2,250 | chT2O-AUT 9293 | C25 |
| Jan 1995 | Manfred Prager | 2,195 | chT2O-AUT 9596 | C56 |
| Apr 2008 | Gerald Leitner | 2,193 | chT2M-AUT 0708 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| chT2O-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| chT2M-AUT 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,151 |
| chT2O-AUT 9293 | 1992 | 8 | 5 | 2,350 |
| chT2O-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 2,015 |
| TCh-AUT Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,143 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity | Open Austrian Championship | Rapid Team | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Hofmair's chess games?
51 games by Klaus Hofmair, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Klaus Hofmair has played.
What does Klaus Hofmair play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Klaus Hofmair opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Hofmair answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Klaus Hofmair play as White?
As White, Klaus Hofmair's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Hofmair play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Hofmair most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Klaus Hofmair's FIDE rating?
Klaus Hofmair is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Klaus Hofmair played?
Our database contains 51 games by Klaus Hofmair, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 25 draws, 14 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Hofmair?
51 games by Klaus Hofmair 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.