Prepare against Thomas Hoefelsauer
FM · DEU · World #4,929 classical · FIDE ID 24668842
Our database contains 558 games by Thomas Hoefelsauer, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hoefelsauer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hoefelsauer 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 | 2,276 | 2,395 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 222 | 179 | 157 | 39.8% |
| As White | 271 | 122 | 82 | 67 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 287 | 100 | 97 | 90 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hoefelsauer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hoefelsauer's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 32.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 31.0% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 49 | 18.1% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 48 | 17.7% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hoefelsauer usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hoefelsauer usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Hoefelsauer usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hoefelsauer usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hoefelsauer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hoefelsauer usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 119 | 84.4% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 6.4% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 65.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 33.7% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Thomas Hoefelsauer's chess games
All 558 games by Thomas Hoefelsauer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 222 wins, 179 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 42 | 19/15/8 | 45.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 15/5/3 | 65.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 9/12/12 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 14/10/8 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,483 | 20th Barcelona Sants Open | D00 |
| Mar 2019 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,481 | chT2W-AUT 1819 | A07 |
| Oct 2019 | Dennis Breder | 2,464 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | D15 |
| Sep 2012 | Andreas Heimann | 2,459 | ch-GER Net qual1 U25 | A11 |
| Oct 2022 | Branko Tadic | 2,455 | chT2M-AUT 2223 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 20 | 9 | 2,288 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 2,348 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 1,978 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2002 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,292 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 1,925 |
| chT2W-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,265 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,396 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hoefelsauer's chess games?
558 games by Thomas Hoefelsauer, from Jan 2008 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 Thomas Hoefelsauer has played.
What does Thomas Hoefelsauer play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Thomas Hoefelsauer opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hoefelsauer answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hoefelsauer play as White?
As White, Thomas Hoefelsauer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 65.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hoefelsauer play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hoefelsauer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Thomas Hoefelsauer's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hoefelsauer is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Thomas Hoefelsauer played?
Our database contains 558 games by Thomas Hoefelsauer, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 179 draws, 157 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hoefelsauer?
558 games by Thomas Hoefelsauer 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.