Prepare against Martin Hofer
Austria · World #88,217 classical · FIDE ID 1664395
When preparing against Martin Hofer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Hofer, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Hofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Hofer 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 | 1,764 | 1,797 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 22.2% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Hofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Hofer's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hofer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hofer usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hofer usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Martin Hofer's chess games
All 36 games by Martin Hofer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Markus Friedl | 1,857 | ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | B02 |
| Apr 2020 | Martin Buchner | 1,777 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Johannes Jun. Lager | 1,722 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Schein | 1,631 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | B02 |
| Apr 2020 | Zdravko Gaspar | 1,618 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,588 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,503 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,471 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Hofer's chess games?
36 games by Martin Hofer, from May 2018 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 Martin Hofer has played.
What does Martin Hofer play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Martin Hofer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Hofer answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Hofer play as White?
As White, Martin Hofer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Hofer play as Black?
As Black, Martin Hofer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Martin Hofer's FIDE rating?
Martin Hofer is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Martin Hofer played?
Our database contains 36 games by Martin Hofer, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Hofer?
36 games by Martin Hofer 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.