Prepare against Roger Hoffmann
Luxembourg · World #35,171 classical · FIDE ID 4001133
Our database contains 134 games by Roger Hoffmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger 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 | 1,958 | 2,091 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,026 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,957 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 44 | 26 | 64 | 32.8% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 11 | 30 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 15 | 34 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 54.2% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 20 | 33.9% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (20.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 51.4% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 71.4% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Roger Hoffmann's chess games
All 134 games by Roger Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 44 wins, 26 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Jean-Marie Weber | 2,315 | 26th Luxembourg Open | D11 |
| Jan 1993 | Fred Berend | 2,305 | chT-Luxembourg | A06 |
| Oct 2008 | Oskar Bjarnason | 2,262 | Le Touquet Open A | E97 |
| Nov 1986 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,235 | Olympiad-27 | B66 |
| Nov 1986 | Christie Hon Kah Seng | 2,215 | Olympiad-27 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,136 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,271 |
| 26th Le Touquet Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,862 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 14th Rhein Main Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 10th chT-EU Railways USIC | 1980 | 7 | 4 | 2,367 |
| 13th Rhein Main Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Hoffmann's chess games?
134 games by Roger Hoffmann, from Jul 2005 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 Roger Hoffmann has played.
What does Roger Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Roger Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Hoffmann answers 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Roger Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Roger Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Roger Hoffmann most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Roger Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Roger Hoffmann is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Roger Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 134 games by Roger Hoffmann, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 26 draws, 64 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Hoffmann?
134 games by Roger 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.