Prepare against Lorenz Hofmann
DEU · World #14,486 classical · FIDE ID 12995509
Our database contains 146 games by Lorenz Hofmann, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lorenz Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenz 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 | 2,111 | 2,139 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,081 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 49 | 51 | 46 | 33.6% |
| As White | 74 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 72 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenz Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenz Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 76.4% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.9% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
Lorenz Hofmann's chess games
All 146 games by Lorenz Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 49 wins, 51 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sohum Lohia | 2,408 | 26th Trieste Open | C54 |
| Oct 2024 | Jernej Kozlovic | 2,313 | 27th OIBM | C44 |
| Aug 2021 | Tobias Kolb | 2,307 | ch-GER U18 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Platon Musiienko | 2,140 | ODJM A | B51 |
| Oct 2023 | Klaus de Francesco | 2,126 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 2,032 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,177 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,030 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,060 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenz Hofmann's chess games?
146 games by Lorenz Hofmann, from Sep 2014 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 Lorenz Hofmann has played.
What does Lorenz Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Lorenz Hofmann opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenz Hofmann answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Lorenz Hofmann play as White?
As White, Lorenz Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenz Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Lorenz Hofmann most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Lorenz Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Lorenz Hofmann is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Lorenz Hofmann played?
Our database contains 146 games by Lorenz Hofmann, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 51 draws, 46 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenz Hofmann?
146 games by Lorenz 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.