Prepare against Oliver Hofmann
DEU · World #31,876 classical · FIDE ID 12978779
Our database contains 36 games by Oliver Hofmann, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Hofmann 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 | 1,975 | 1,987 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,987 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Oliver Hofmann's chess games
All 36 games by Oliver Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Luciano Moran Rodriguez | 2,085 | 10th Ardid Memorial Open | A96 |
| Jul 2014 | Michael Weil | 2,012 | 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | A80 |
| Apr 2005 | Wolfgang Henke | 1,942 | 1st Northeim CES | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Army | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| 1st Northeim CES | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,129 |
| 10th Ardid Memorial Open | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,288 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,985 |
| 20th Muensterland Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Hofmann's chess games?
36 games by Oliver Hofmann, from Sep 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 Oliver Hofmann has played.
What does Oliver Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Oliver Hofmann opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Hofmann answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Oliver Hofmann play as White?
As White, Oliver Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Hofmann most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Oliver Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Oliver Hofmann is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Oliver Hofmann played?
Our database contains 36 games by Oliver Hofmann, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Hofmann?
36 games by Oliver Hofmann 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.