Prepare against Ron Hoffman
NLD · World #23,522 classical · FIDE ID 1007599
Our database contains 263 games by Ron Hoffman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ron Hoffman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ron Hoffman 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 | 2,029 | 2,184 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,060 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,085 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 64 | 84 | 115 | 24.3% |
| As White | 130 | 34 | 44 | 52 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 133 | 30 | 40 | 63 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ron Hoffman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ron Hoffman's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 63.1% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 13.1% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.0% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues Bf4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Hoffman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 42.2% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 21.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 17.2% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 76.1% | 31.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
Ron Hoffman's chess games
All 263 games by Ron Hoffman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 84 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 27 | 7/10/10 | 25.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 5/9/12 | 19.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E18 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Dan Oo Thein | 2,541 | Bangkok CC Open | E62 |
| Aug 2012 | Matthias Thesing | 2,412 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | B30 |
| Oct 2009 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,373 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | A40 |
| Oct 2009 | Arno Bezemer | 2,364 | Hoogeveen Unive Open | E76 |
| Dec 2007 | Grigori Kodentsov | 2,307 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,031 |
| 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,067 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ron Hoffman's chess games?
263 games by Ron Hoffman, from Apr 2003 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 Ron Hoffman has played.
What does Ron Hoffman play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Ron Hoffman opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ron Hoffman answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ron Hoffman play as White?
As White, Ron Hoffman's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ron Hoffman play as Black?
As Black, Ron Hoffman most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Ron Hoffman's FIDE rating?
Ron Hoffman is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ron Hoffman played?
Our database contains 263 games by Ron Hoffman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 84 draws, 115 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ron Hoffman?
263 games by Ron Hoffman 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.