Prepare against Thomas Hoffmann
DEU · World #22,244 classical · FIDE ID 4666208
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Hoffmann, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,039 | 2,039 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 39.5% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 86.7% | 65.4% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Thomas Hoffmann's chess games
All 38 games by Thomas Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Jochen Schaefer | 2,197 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E62 |
| Jan 2019 | Patrick Forthoffer | 2,193 | Oberliga Sued W 1819 | E69 |
| Oct 2016 | Matthias Lang | 2,172 | Oberliga Sued W 1617 | D03 |
| Oct 2018 | Steffen Schluchter | 2,133 | Oberliga Sued W 1819 | D36 |
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Gress | 2,104 | Oberliga Sued W 2122 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Sued W 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,141 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hoffmann's chess games?
38 games by Thomas Hoffmann, from Jul 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 Hoffmann has played.
What does Thomas Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Thomas Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hoffmann answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Thomas Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hoffmann most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Thomas Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hoffmann is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Thomas Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 38 games by Thomas Hoffmann, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hoffmann?
38 games by Thomas 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.