Prepare against Matthias Hoffmann
DEU · World #33,110 classical · FIDE ID 24600890
When preparing against Matthias Hoffmann, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 46 games by Matthias Hoffmann, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Hoffmann 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 | 1,969 | 2,211 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Matthias Hoffmann's chess games
All 46 games by Matthias Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Carsten Neumann | 2,244 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | A07 |
| Apr 2003 | Klaus Vossen | 2,244 | Oberliga NRW 0203 I | C02 |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,240 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | D87 |
| Nov 2018 | Uwe Kersten | 2,233 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B81 |
| Jan 1988 | Christoph Krings | 2,230 | Oberliga NRW 8889 II | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 7 | 5 | 2,341 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open A | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Oberliga NRW 0203 I | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,290 |
| NRW Class2 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 I | 1988 | 2 | 1 | 2,105 |
| 19th Travemuende Open | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Hoffmann's chess games?
46 games by Matthias Hoffmann, from Jul 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 Matthias Hoffmann has played.
What does Matthias Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Matthias Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Hoffmann answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Matthias Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Matthias Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Hoffmann most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Matthias Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Matthias Hoffmann is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Matthias Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 46 games by Matthias Hoffmann, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Hoffmann?
46 games by Matthias Hoffmann 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.