Prepare against Rainer Hoffmann
DEU · World #46,099 classical · FIDE ID 4671732
Our database contains 148 games by Rainer Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rainer Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rainer 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 | 1,909 | 2,178 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 51 | 43 | 54 | 34.5% |
| As White | 74 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rainer Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rainer Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 47.3% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 28.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 13.5% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Rainer Hoffmann's chess games
All 148 games by Rainer 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: 51 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Guenther Jahnel | 2,309 | 1st Berlin Spandau Open | B07 |
| Aug 2004 | Sergej Salov | 2,291 | Wch Silent | A58 |
| Feb 2004 | Wolfgang Haessler | 2,267 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | B07 |
| Apr 2004 | Christian Syre | 2,252 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | D94 |
| Nov 2003 | Mihail Chatzidakis | 2,246 | Oberliga Nord O 0304 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Silent | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,119 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 19 | 8 | 1,938 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,768 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rainer Hoffmann's chess games?
148 games by Rainer 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 Rainer Hoffmann has played.
What does Rainer Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Rainer Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rainer Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rainer Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Rainer Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rainer Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Rainer Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Rainer Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Rainer Hoffmann is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rainer Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 148 games by Rainer Hoffmann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rainer Hoffmann?
148 games by Rainer 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.