Prepare against Paul Hoffmann
IM · DEU · World #2,511 classical · FIDE ID 4664450
Our database contains 529 games by Paul Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul 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 | 2,359 | 2,396 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,396 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 204 | 160 | 165 | 38.6% |
| As White | 268 | 108 | 80 | 80 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 261 | 96 | 80 | 85 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 232 | 86.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.2% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 33.6% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 39 | 31.2% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 30 | 24.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.2% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 48.3% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 20 | 23.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 18.4% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.9% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Paul Hoffmann's chess games
All 529 games by Paul Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 204 wins, 160 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 58 | 22/16/20 | 37.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/10/9 | 20.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Igor Khenkin | 2,632 | Dresden ZMD Open | B03 |
| Jul 2010 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,572 | Dresden ZMD Open | B50 |
| Jun 2008 | Georg Meier | 2,560 | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | C01 |
| Aug 2011 | Joshua Friedel | 2,531 | 20th Dresden ZMD Open | E11 |
| Mar 2010 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,514 | 11th ch-EU | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-GER Net final U25 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,318 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2004 | 14 | 10 | 2,277 |
| ch-GER U13 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,419 |
| ch-POL U18 Girls | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Hoffmann's chess games?
529 games by Paul Hoffmann, from Apr 2003 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 Paul Hoffmann has played.
What does Paul Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Paul Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Hoffmann answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Paul Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Paul Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Paul Hoffmann most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Paul Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Paul Hoffmann is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (May 2018).
How many games has Paul Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 529 games by Paul Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 160 draws, 165 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Hoffmann?
529 games by Paul 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.