Prepare against Maximilian Hofer
Austria · World #14,738 classical · FIDE ID 1625560
Our database contains 110 games by Maximilian Hofer, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maximilian Hofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximilian 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 | 2,108 | 2,158 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,121 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,100 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 44 | 10 | 56 | 40.0% |
| As White | 54 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 5 | 31 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximilian Hofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximilian Hofer's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hofer usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Hofer usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hofer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hofer usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 0.0% |
Maximilian Hofer's chess games
All 110 games by Maximilian 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: 44 wins, 10 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 2,409 | Bodensee Open | A08 |
| Apr 2020 | Siegfried Neuschmied | 2,268 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | C89 |
| Sep 2021 | Pijus Stremavicius | 2,253 | Norway Chess Open | D94 |
| Apr 2020 | Robert Perhinig | 2,252 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | E81 |
| Apr 2020 | Patrick Gelbenegger | 2,240 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Zwisch Internet | 2020 | 12 | 3 | 1,911 |
| Bodensee Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,155 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximilian Hofer's chess games?
110 games by Maximilian 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 Maximilian Hofer has played.
What does Maximilian Hofer play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Maximilian Hofer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximilian Hofer answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Maximilian Hofer play as White?
As White, Maximilian Hofer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximilian Hofer play as Black?
As Black, Maximilian Hofer most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Maximilian Hofer's FIDE rating?
Maximilian Hofer is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Maximilian Hofer played?
Our database contains 110 games by Maximilian Hofer, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 10 draws, 56 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximilian Hofer?
110 games by Maximilian 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.