Prepare against Martin Hofmann
DEU · World #14,763 classical · FIDE ID 4641841
Our database contains 91 games by Martin Hofmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 2,108 | 2,237 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,231 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,195 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 26 | 41 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As White | 46 | 9 | 22 | 15 | 19.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 47.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 28.3% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 19.6% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Hofmann's chess games
All 91 games by Martin Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 41 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Bernhard Weigand | 2,308 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | A10 |
| Oct 2010 | Andreas Weiss | 2,237 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | A30 |
| Feb 2012 | Dietmar Kessler | 2,227 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | B00 |
| Apr 2017 | Peter Bauer | 2,202 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | B12 |
| Oct 2011 | Thomas Naegele | 2,183 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,982 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,263 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Hofmann's chess games?
91 games by Martin Hofmann, from Apr 2003 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 Hofmann has played.
What does Martin Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Martin Hofmann opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Hofmann answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Martin Hofmann play as White?
As White, Martin Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Martin Hofmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Martin Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Martin Hofmann is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Martin Hofmann played?
Our database contains 91 games by Martin Hofmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 41 draws, 24 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Hofmann?
91 games by Martin 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.