Prepare against Thomas Hofmann
FM · Austria · World #9,148 classical · FIDE ID 1617273
Our database contains 274 games by Thomas Hofmann, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Hofmann 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 | 2,183 | 2,315 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,158 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 99 | 89 | 86 | 36.1% |
| As White | 141 | 50 | 46 | 45 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 133 | 49 | 43 | 41 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 56.0% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 57 | 40.4% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 51.0% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 30.6% | 56.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 86.0% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Hofmann's chess games
All 274 games by Thomas Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 99 wins, 89 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,565 | 30th Schwarzach Open | A58 |
| Aug 2015 | Uros Krstic | 2,429 | 30th Schwarzach Open | C58 |
| Jul 2017 | Gert Schnider | 2,412 | 36th St Veit Open A | E30 |
| Sep 2015 | Pavel Blatny | 2,397 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1516 | A46 |
| Apr 2020 | Harald Schneider-Zinner | 2,381 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2016 | 45 | 24.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,901 |
| chT2O-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,165 |
| ch-AUT Vor1 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,069 |
| Styrian Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Hofmann's chess games?
274 games by Thomas Hofmann, from Oct 2007 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 Hofmann has played.
What does Thomas Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Thomas Hofmann opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Hofmann answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Thomas Hofmann play as White?
As White, Thomas Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Hofmann most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Thomas Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Thomas Hofmann is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Thomas Hofmann played?
Our database contains 274 games by Thomas Hofmann, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 89 draws, 86 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Hofmann?
274 games by Thomas Hofmann 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.