Prepare against Michael R Hoff
Australia · World #59,417 classical · FIDE ID 3224759
Our database contains 55 games by Michael R Hoff, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael R Hoff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael R Hoff 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 | 1,858 | 1,972 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 38 | 3 | 14 | 69.1% |
| As White | 24 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 75.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 64.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael R Hoff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael R Hoff's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hoff usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hoff usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hoff usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Michael R Hoff's chess games
All 55 games by Michael R Hoff in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 38 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D95 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Thu Giang Nguyen | 2,121 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | B02 |
| Jan 2004 | Hans-Michael Stiepan | 2,025 | Adelaide Interclub | C15 |
| Jun 2008 | Kevin Sheldrick | 1,992 | Adelaide Interclub-A | B07 |
| Sep 2010 | Alan D Goldsmith | 1,936 | chT-Pennant | B01 |
| Jun 2010 | Robin Wedding | 1,917 | Adelaide Interclub-A | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Interclub-A | 2010 | 26 | 20.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-Pennant | 2016 | 16 | 11 | 1,880 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,769 |
| Adelaide Interclub | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Capitol Territory-South Match | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael R Hoff's chess games?
55 games by Michael R Hoff, from May 2014 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 R Hoff has played.
What does Michael R Hoff play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Michael R Hoff opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael R Hoff answers 1...d6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael R Hoff play as White?
As White, Michael R Hoff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael R Hoff play as Black?
As Black, Michael R Hoff most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Michael R Hoff's FIDE rating?
Michael R Hoff is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Michael R Hoff played?
Our database contains 55 games by Michael R Hoff, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses (69.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael R Hoff?
55 games by Michael R Hoff 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.