Prepare against Bernd Loew
DEU · World #259,656 classical · FIDE ID 24671550
When preparing against Bernd Loew, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Owen Defense as Black, 9.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Bernd Loew, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Loew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Loew 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 | 1,715 | 1,764 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,761 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 30 | 19 | 72 | 24.8% |
| As White | 58 | 16 | 11 | 31 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 8 | 41 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Loew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Loew's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 37.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Loew usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Loew usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Loew usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 31 | 96.9% | 11.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Bernd Loew's chess games
All 121 games by Bernd Loew in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 32 | 3/2/27 | 9.4% |
| B00 | English Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Fritz Klicker | 2,008 | ch-Saarland Seniors 87th | C45 |
| Apr 2012 | Arno Schampel | 1,924 | ch-Saarland Seniors 87th | B00 |
| Sep 2005 | Manfred Thonig | 1,913 | 16th Seefeld Open | B07 |
| Sep 2008 | Joachim Rudolph | 1,874 | 19th Seefeld Open | C02 |
| Sep 2008 | Guenter Aufmwasser | 1,812 | 19th Seefeld Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saarland B | 2008 | 22 | 11 | 1,418 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 4 | 1,932 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 3 | – |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 3 | 2,130 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 1 | 1,688 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,692 |
| 16th Seefeld Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,602 |
| 18th Seefeld Open | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Loew's chess games?
121 games by Bernd Loew, from Jan 2008 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 Bernd Loew has played.
What does Bernd Loew play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Bernd Loew opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Loew answers 1...b6 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Bernd Loew play as White?
As White, Bernd Loew's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Loew play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Loew most often plays: Owen Defense (32 games, 9.4% win rate); English Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Bernd Loew's FIDE rating?
Bernd Loew is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Bernd Loew played?
Our database contains 121 games by Bernd Loew, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 72 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Loew?
121 games by Bernd Loew 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.