Prepare against Thomas Hoepfl
FM · DEU · World #7,474 classical · FIDE ID 4615182
Our database contains 362 games by Thomas Hoepfl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hoepfl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hoepfl 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 | 2,215 | 2,357 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,316 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,296 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 124 | 135 | 103 | 34.3% |
| As White | 184 | 84 | 53 | 47 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 178 | 40 | 82 | 56 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hoepfl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hoepfl's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 99.5% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hoepfl usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hoepfl usually continues d4 (75.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hoepfl usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hoepfl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 50.0% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 21 | 27.6% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 14 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 95.9% | 40.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Thomas Hoepfl's chess games
All 362 games by Thomas Hoepfl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 124 wins, 135 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,469 | ch-EU rapid | C77 |
| Feb 2006 | Georg Meier | 2,424 | 77th ch-GER | C10 |
| Aug 2002 | Joachim Brueggemann | 2,410 | 11th Apolda Open | B56 |
| Nov 2003 | Gunter Spiess | 2,391 | Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | E94 |
| Mar 2011 | Mike Stolz | 2,384 | Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 15 | 2,202 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 14 | 8 | 2,409 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,355 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hoepfl's chess games?
362 games by Thomas Hoepfl, from Apr 2003 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 Hoepfl has played.
What does Thomas Hoepfl play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Thomas Hoepfl opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hoepfl answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hoepfl play as White?
As White, Thomas Hoepfl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hoepfl play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hoepfl most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Thomas Hoepfl's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hoepfl is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Thomas Hoepfl played?
Our database contains 362 games by Thomas Hoepfl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 135 draws, 103 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hoepfl?
362 games by Thomas Hoepfl 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.