Prepare against Werner Hofmann
DEU · World #86,644 classical · FIDE ID 16227778
When preparing against Werner Hofmann, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 60 games by Werner Hofmann, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werner Hofmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werner 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 | 1,769 | 1,789 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,780 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 29 | 14 | 17 | 48.3% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werner Hofmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werner Hofmann's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues e3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Hofmann usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Werner Hofmann's chess games
All 60 games by Werner Hofmann in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Thomas Weiland | 1,820 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | A17 |
| Nov 2017 | Jan Michael Fuessel | 1,772 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | A10 |
| Nov 2018 | Gottfried Draxler | 1,767 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D10 |
| Apr 2017 | Michael Gude | 1,724 | 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | C54 |
| Apr 2019 | Gerhard Herrmann | 1,571 | 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,688 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open B | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,525 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,864 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,643 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werner Hofmann's chess games?
60 games by Werner Hofmann, from Dec 2016 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 Werner Hofmann has played.
What does Werner Hofmann play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Werner Hofmann opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werner Hofmann answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games).
What openings does Werner Hofmann play as White?
As White, Werner Hofmann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werner Hofmann play as Black?
As Black, Werner Hofmann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Werner Hofmann's FIDE rating?
Werner Hofmann is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Werner Hofmann played?
Our database contains 60 games by Werner Hofmann, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werner Hofmann?
60 games by Werner 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.