Prepare against Olaf Hoyer
DEU · World #83,211 classical · FIDE ID 24694363
When preparing against Olaf Hoyer, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 86 games by Olaf Hoyer, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Hoyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Hoyer 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 | 1,779 | 1,934 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 41 | 14 | 31 | 47.7% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Hoyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Hoyer's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 39.5% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 27.9% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Hoyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Hoyer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Hoyer usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Hoyer usually continues a3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hoyer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hoyer usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
Olaf Hoyer's chess games
All 86 games by Olaf Hoyer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 41 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Georgi Nedev | 2,340 | WchT Silent | C10 |
| Oct 2013 | Flavio Leopoldo Hernandez Rojo | 2,097 | W-ch Disabled | D05 |
| Jun 2014 | Lir Muratov | 2,066 | Opatija Silent Open | B20 |
| Aug 2019 | Matthias Hahlbohm | 2,041 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D05 |
| Apr 2005 | Siegfried Schwetje | 2,034 | 1st Northeim CES | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opatija Silent Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,141 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| St Gallen ICSC Silent Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| 1st Northeim CES | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,059 |
| chT-EU Silent | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,081 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 7 | 7 | 2,100 |
| WCGD 1st | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Hoyer's chess games?
86 games by Olaf Hoyer, from Mar 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 Olaf Hoyer has played.
What does Olaf Hoyer play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Olaf Hoyer opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Hoyer answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Olaf Hoyer play as White?
As White, Olaf Hoyer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Hoyer play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Hoyer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Olaf Hoyer's FIDE rating?
Olaf Hoyer is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Olaf Hoyer played?
Our database contains 86 games by Olaf Hoyer, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Hoyer?
86 games by Olaf Hoyer 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.