Prepare against Sebastian Hoffmann
DEU · World #22,605 classical · FIDE ID 12954535
Our database contains 269 games by Sebastian Hoffmann, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian 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 | 2,036 | 2,218 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,113 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,050 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 100 | 79 | 90 | 37.2% |
| As White | 137 | 60 | 34 | 43 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 132 | 40 | 45 | 47 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 67.9% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 42 | 30.7% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 35.1% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 79.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.9% | 72.2% |
Sebastian Hoffmann's chess games
All 269 games by Sebastian Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 100 wins, 79 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,439 | BL2-Ost 1920 | C42 |
| Apr 2023 | Alan-Safar Ramoutar | 2,425 | Reykjavik Open | D31 |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander Bertagnolli | 2,398 | 4th Ortisei Server24 Open | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | John C Pigott | 2,361 | Reykjavik Open | E36 |
| Jul 2023 | Leon Mazi | 2,345 | 42nd St Veit Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 8 | 1,875 |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,181 |
| Pozarevac Rudar IM 04 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,166 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| 19th Pozarevac Rudar | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Hoffmann's chess games?
269 games by Sebastian Hoffmann, from May 2014 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 Sebastian Hoffmann has played.
What does Sebastian Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Sebastian Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Hoffmann answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Sebastian Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 57.9% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Hoffmann most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Sebastian Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Hoffmann is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Sebastian Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 269 games by Sebastian Hoffmann, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 79 draws, 90 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Hoffmann?
269 games by Sebastian 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.