Prepare against Yair Hoffmann
FM · Israel · World #2,459 classical · FIDE ID 2822776
Our database contains 56 games by Yair Hoffmann, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yair Hoffmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yair 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 | 2,361 | 2,364 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,270 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,283 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 33.9% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yair Hoffmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yair Hoffmann's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hoffmann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Yair Hoffmann's chess games
All 56 games by Yair Hoffmann in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | V Pranav | 2,489 | World Cup U16 Prel | A60 |
| Oct 2019 | Yeshaayahu Tzidkiya | 2,328 | Petah Tikva Autumn 2 | B19 |
| Aug 2021 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,324 | World Cup U16 KO | B19 |
| Aug 2019 | Tamer Tarik Selbes | 2,302 | 3rd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | D48 |
| Mar 2021 | Lior Musyuk | 2,300 | ch-ISR U16 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,396 |
| Petah Tikva Autumn 2 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 3rd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,285 |
| ch-ISR U16 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,705 |
| World Cup U16 KO | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-EU U14 28th | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yair Hoffmann's chess games?
56 games by Yair Hoffmann, from Aug 2015 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 Yair Hoffmann has played.
What does Yair Hoffmann play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Yair Hoffmann opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yair Hoffmann answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Yair Hoffmann play as White?
As White, Yair Hoffmann's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yair Hoffmann play as Black?
As Black, Yair Hoffmann most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Yair Hoffmann's FIDE rating?
Yair Hoffmann is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Yair Hoffmann played?
Our database contains 56 games by Yair Hoffmann, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yair Hoffmann?
56 games by Yair 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.