Prepare against Sophia Hoffmann
DEU · World #118,260 classical · FIDE ID 16259130
When preparing against Sophia Hoffmann, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Sophia Hoffmann, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sophia Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophia 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 | 1,678 | 1,750 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 47 | 18 | 61 | 37.3% |
| As White | 66 | 28 | 11 | 27 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophia Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophia Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 87.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (66% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Bf4 (47.4% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 97.6% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
Sophia Hoffmann's chess games
All 126 games by Sophia Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Phillipp Allen | 1,859 | German Youth Teams | A45 |
| May 2026 | Tilda Loos | 1,841 | DEM U18w | A45 |
| May 2024 | Helena Neumann | 1,834 | ch-GER U16 Girls | A50 |
| Apr 2023 | Raoul Sidler | 1,773 | 14th Stein am Rhien Open | A03 |
| Apr 2023 | Dieter Capek | 1,765 | 14th Stein am Rhien Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2020 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,173 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,474 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,422 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,060 |
| DEM U18w | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,664 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,171 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,335 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophia Hoffmann's chess games?
126 games by Sophia Hoffmann, from May 2019 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 Sophia Hoffmann has played.
What does Sophia Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Sophia Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophia Hoffmann answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sophia Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Sophia Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: London System (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophia Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Sophia Hoffmann most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Sophia Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Sophia Hoffmann is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Sophia Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 126 games by Sophia Hoffmann, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 61 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophia Hoffmann?
126 games by Sophia 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.