Prepare against Michael Hoferichter
DEU · World #120,190 classical · FIDE ID 12917354
When preparing against Michael Hoferichter, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 85 games by Michael Hoferichter, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hoferichter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hoferichter 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 | 1,673 | 1,719 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 22 | 12 | 50 | 25.9% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hoferichter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hoferichter's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 47.6% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hoferichter usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hoferichter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hoferichter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hoferichter usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Hoferichter usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hoferichter usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 39.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 6.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Michael Hoferichter's chess games
All 85 games by Michael Hoferichter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Michael Schenk | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | B14 |
| Apr 2021 | Fynn Jona Acton | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | C54 |
| May 2021 | Herwig Gerlach | 1,620 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A43 |
| Aug 2016 | Achim Breuer | 1,404 | 13th Cologne Longerich Open B | C02 |
| Aug 2015 | Andreas-Christian Nanu | 1,125 | 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,376 |
| 12th Cologne Longerich Open B | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,310 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,417 |
| Troisdorf Open | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,350 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,316 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,365 |
| 17th Cologne Ford Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,225 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hoferichter's chess games?
85 games by Michael Hoferichter, from Apr 2015 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 Michael Hoferichter has played.
What does Michael Hoferichter play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael Hoferichter opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hoferichter answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Michael Hoferichter play as White?
As White, Michael Hoferichter's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hoferichter play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hoferichter most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Michael Hoferichter's FIDE rating?
Michael Hoferichter is currently rated 1,673 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Michael Hoferichter played?
Our database contains 85 games by Michael Hoferichter, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 50 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hoferichter?
85 games by Michael Hoferichter 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.