Prepare against Michael Hoffmann
DEU · World #36,826 classical · FIDE ID 4694376
Our database contains 56 games by Michael Hoffmann, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,950 | 2,007 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 13 | 25 | 18 | 23.2% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 86.2% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Michael Hoffmann's chess games
All 56 games by Michael Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Olaf Epding | 2,229 | 16th ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | D54 |
| Apr 2019 | Jaume Martinez Lopez | 1,992 | 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 | A21 |
| Nov 2018 | Geovanny Cesar | 1,862 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | D35 |
| Nov 2017 | Paulo Santos | 1,817 | 17th chT-GER Betriebe | D05 |
| Jul 2016 | Jan Arne Bjorgvik | 1,803 | WchT Seniors 50 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,047 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,920 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 17th chT-GER Betriebe | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| Hannover Ihme Cup | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,965 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 50 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hoffmann's chess games?
56 games by Michael Hoffmann, from Jul 2008 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 Hoffmann has played.
What does Michael Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Michael Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Michael Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Michael Hoffmann is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Michael Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 56 games by Michael Hoffmann, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hoffmann?
56 games by Michael 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.