Prepare against Udo Hoffmann
FM · DEU · World #6,342 classical · FIDE ID 24605735
When preparing against Udo Hoffmann, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Udo Hoffmann, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo 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 | 2,239 | 2,332 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,296 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,251 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 95 | 54 | 73 | 42.8% |
| As White | 115 | 55 | 28 | 32 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 40 | 26 | 41 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 75.7% | 67.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 13.9% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 8 | 7.0% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues b3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 96.4% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 75.9% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Udo Hoffmann's chess games
All 222 games by Udo Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 95 wins, 54 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,366 | ch-GER Internet U18 | B20 |
| Oct 2013 | Joerg Seils | 2,350 | Oberliga Nord O 1314 | B30 |
| Mar 2017 | Ilias Van der Lende | 2,347 | chT-BEL 1617 | C09 |
| Mar 2016 | Klaus Lehmann | 2,337 | chT-GER 1516 | C41 |
| Jul 2005 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,312 | Dresden ZMD Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U18 | 2005 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,067 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2003 | 14 | 10 | 1,877 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 2,172 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Hoffmann's chess games?
222 games by Udo Hoffmann, from Oct 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 Udo Hoffmann has played.
What does Udo Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Udo Hoffmann opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Hoffmann answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Udo Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Udo Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (28 games, 53.6% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Udo Hoffmann most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Udo Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Udo Hoffmann is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Udo Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 222 games by Udo Hoffmann, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 54 draws, 73 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Hoffmann?
222 games by Udo 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.