Prepare against Egbert Loyen
DEU · World #12,024 classical · FIDE ID 4636490
Our database contains 140 games by Egbert Loyen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Egbert Loyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egbert Loyen 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 | 2,141 | 2,232 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 37 | 65 | 38 | 26.4% |
| As White | 74 | 25 | 33 | 16 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 12 | 32 | 22 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egbert Loyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egbert Loyen's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 63.5% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 31.1% | 54.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Loyen usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Loyen usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Loyen usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Loyen usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Loyen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Loyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Egbert Loyen's chess games
All 140 games by Egbert Loyen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 37 wins, 65 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Christian Weidemann | 2,295 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | A05 |
| Apr 2004 | Dirk Topolewski | 2,287 | Oberliga NRW 0304 | A46 |
| Oct 2016 | Thomas Fuellgrabe | 2,264 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | A05 |
| Oct 2012 | Anna Dergatschova | 2,261 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | A48 |
| Jan 2013 | Thomas Thiel | 2,255 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,300 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,272 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egbert Loyen's chess games?
140 games by Egbert Loyen, from Jul 2005 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 Egbert Loyen has played.
What does Egbert Loyen play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Egbert Loyen opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egbert Loyen answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Egbert Loyen play as White?
As White, Egbert Loyen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egbert Loyen play as Black?
As Black, Egbert Loyen most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Egbert Loyen's FIDE rating?
Egbert Loyen is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Egbert Loyen played?
Our database contains 140 games by Egbert Loyen, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 65 draws, 38 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egbert Loyen?
140 games by Egbert Loyen 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.