Prepare against Piotr Hoffmann
Poland · World #131,490 classical · FIDE ID 1134540
When preparing against Piotr Hoffmann, expect 1.Nc3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 37.1% over 89 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Piotr Hoffmann, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr 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 | 1,642 | 1,791 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,704 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,605 | 1,723 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 77 | 49 | 103 | 33.6% |
| As White | 118 | 39 | 32 | 47 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 38 | 17 | 56 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 105 | 89.0% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 89% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e4 (42.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …a6 (10% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 50.0% | 34.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 24.1% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.4% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Piotr Hoffmann's chess games
All 229 games by Piotr Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 77 wins, 49 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 89 | 33/21/35 | 37.1% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Mateusz Plonczak | 1,977 | 19th Poznan Open | A00 |
| Mar 2012 | Pawel Wojtkowski | 1,974 | ch-Srem LKS Piast | A00 |
| Jul 2009 | Zbigniew Glatty | 1,924 | 18th Poznan Open B | C73 |
| Aug 2018 | Marek Simon | 1,902 | 26th Poznan Open | B10 |
| Feb 2014 | Piotr Kaczmarek | 1,878 | ch-Srem LKS Piast | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Srem LKS Piast | 2019 | 63 | 22.5 | 1,710 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,727 |
| 19th Poznan Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,843 |
| London Classic Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,618 |
| 17th Poznan Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,605 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major J | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Hoffmann's chess games?
229 games by Piotr Hoffmann, from Sep 2009 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 Piotr Hoffmann has played.
What does Piotr Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Piotr Hoffmann opens with 1.Nc3 (89% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Hoffmann answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Piotr Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Piotr Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (89 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Hoffmann most often plays: Budapest Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Piotr Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Piotr Hoffmann is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid and 1,605 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Piotr Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 229 games by Piotr Hoffmann, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 49 draws, 103 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Hoffmann?
229 games by Piotr 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.