Prepare against Michael Hoecher
DEU · World #11,350 classical · FIDE ID 1271145
Our database contains 85 games by Michael Hoecher, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hoecher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hoecher 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 | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,097 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,071 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 35 | 27 | 23 | 41.2% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hoecher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hoecher's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 35.7% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hoecher usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hoecher usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hoecher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hoecher usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hoecher usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hoecher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Michael Hoecher's chess games
All 85 games by Michael Hoecher in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Misa Pap | 2,416 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | A26 |
| Feb 2018 | Roman Krulich | 2,185 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | B13 |
| Nov 2017 | Sylvio Josch | 2,182 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | A22 |
| May 2011 | Ulrich Zimmermann | 2,132 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | D11 |
| May 2011 | Veaceslav Cofman | 2,127 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-GER Net qual2 U18 | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 1,944 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2011 | 13 | 9 | 2,030 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| Regionalliga SW 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,274 |
| ch-GER Net qual3 U18 | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| Regionalliga SW 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hoecher's chess games?
85 games by Michael Hoecher, from May 2010 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 Michael Hoecher has played.
What does Michael Hoecher play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael Hoecher opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hoecher answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Michael Hoecher play as White?
As White, Michael Hoecher's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hoecher play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hoecher most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Michael Hoecher's FIDE rating?
Michael Hoecher is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michael Hoecher played?
Our database contains 85 games by Michael Hoecher, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 23 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hoecher?
85 games by Michael Hoecher 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.