Prepare against Marko Hofmann
DEU · World #29,115 classical · FIDE ID 12935875
Our database contains 118 games by Marko Hofmann, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marko Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko 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 | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,067 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 40 | 41 | 37 | 33.9% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 67.7% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 25.8% | 46.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (2% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 64.5% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 29.0% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Marko Hofmann's chess games
All 118 games by Marko Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 41 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Hans-Joachim Hofstetter | 2,148 | Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | B06 |
| Sep 2013 | Joachim Full | 2,106 | 12th Forchheim Open B | C02 |
| Jan 2018 | Iwan Rein | 2,090 | ch-Oberfranken | C01 |
| Jun 2017 | Jan Dette | 2,024 | ch-GER U25-A | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Tobias Schwarzmann | 1,998 | ch-Oberfranken | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2020 | 61 | 34.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,858 |
| Regionalliga Nord-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-Oberfranken U14 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,328 |
| ch-Oberfranken U16 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,402 |
| ch-Oberfranken U18 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,513 |
| 15th Forchheim Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,911 |
| 12th Forchheim Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Hofmann's chess games?
118 games by Marko Hofmann, from Mar 2012 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 Marko Hofmann has played.
What does Marko Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Marko Hofmann opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Hofmann answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marko Hofmann play as White?
As White, Marko Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Marko Hofmann most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Marko Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Marko Hofmann is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marko Hofmann played?
Our database contains 118 games by Marko Hofmann, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 41 draws, 37 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Hofmann?
118 games by Marko 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.