Prepare against Markus Hoehfeld
DEU · World #45,576 classical · FIDE ID 12984167
When preparing against Markus Hoehfeld, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Markus Hoehfeld, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Hoehfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Hoehfeld 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 | 1,911 | 2,031 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 23.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Hoehfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Hoehfeld's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hoehfeld usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hoehfeld usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Hoehfeld usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Markus Hoehfeld's chess games
All 34 games by Markus Hoehfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Artur Schelle | 2,222 | 37th Munich OIS Open | C02 |
| Jun 2017 | Ornett Stork | 2,116 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | A57 |
| Oct 2023 | Mariano Cardilli | 2,008 | 45th Arco Open | D05 |
| Oct 2023 | Falk Zschiesing | 1,945 | 45th Arco Open | E14 |
| Jun 2017 | Christoph Soppa | 1,903 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,546 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,790 |
| 10th Arber Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,815 |
| 37th Munich OIS Open | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,279 |
| 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,151 |
| 38th German Senior Championships | 50+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Hoehfeld's chess games?
34 games by Markus Hoehfeld, from Nov 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 Markus Hoehfeld has played.
What does Markus Hoehfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Markus Hoehfeld opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Hoehfeld answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Markus Hoehfeld play as White?
As White, Markus Hoehfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Hoehfeld play as Black?
As Black, Markus Hoehfeld most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Markus Hoehfeld's FIDE rating?
Markus Hoehfeld is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Markus Hoehfeld played?
Our database contains 34 games by Markus Hoehfeld, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Hoehfeld?
34 games by Markus Hoehfeld 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.