Hoffmann, Michael

Michael Hoffmann, a 56-year-old German Grandmaster, is rated 2424 and sitting in the top 1% of German players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2400 and 2450 for 8 years. 12 rated games in the past year (≈42/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Belgian Interclubs Round 2025-2026 Ronde 10, 2. Schachbundesliga 2025-2026 Stichkampf Aufstieg, and 2. Bundesliga Sued 2025-2026 Maerz 2026. His peak of 2521 was reached at age 40 (Nov 2010, German #31 at the time).

Awarded GM in 2009 (age 39) and IM in 2001 (age 31).