Prepare against Gerald Loew
FM · DEU · World #9,303 classical · FIDE ID 4615875
Our database contains 920 games by Gerald Loew, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Loew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald 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 | 2,181 | 2,308 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,273 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,248 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 920 | 330 | 303 | 287 | 35.9% |
| As White | 451 | 180 | 147 | 124 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 469 | 150 | 156 | 163 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Loew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Loew's side.
First moves as White (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 340 | 75.4% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 104 | 23.1% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Loew usually continues Nc3 (38.6% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Loew usually continues g3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Loew usually continues g3 (53.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Loew usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Loew usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Loew usually continues Bc4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 61.2% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 38 | 18.2% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 13.4% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.2% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 62.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 33 | 20.9% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 27 | 17.1% | 57.4% |
Gerald Loew's chess games
All 920 games by Gerald Loew in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 330 wins, 303 draws, 287 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 112 | 53/29/30 | 47.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 96 | 29/28/39 | 30.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 38 | 16/16/6 | 42.1% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/16/2 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 42 | 12/16/14 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Philidor | 42 | 15/9/18 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 15/9/14 | 39.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 4/13/9 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Georg Meier | 2,546 | 4th Nuremberg LGA Cup | A34 |
| Jan 2012 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,531 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B38 |
| Nov 2002 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,481 | Curacao 40th anniv Open | A47 |
| Nov 2006 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,458 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | A16 |
| Nov 1998 | Gerlef Meins | 2,455 | 70th ch-GER | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 68 | 23.5 | 2,105 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 14 | 2,278 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 20 | 16.5 | 2,276 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
| Bundesliga 1993-94 | 1994 | 13 | 5 | 2,295 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,097 |
| ch-Bayern 62nd | 1991 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Loew's chess games?
920 games by Gerald Loew, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gerald Loew has played.
What does Gerald Loew play on the first move as White?
Across 451 games with White in our database, Gerald Loew opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Loew answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Gerald Loew play as White?
As White, Gerald Loew's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (112 games, 47.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (96 games, 30.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (41 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 451 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Loew play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Loew most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 469 games.
What is Gerald Loew's FIDE rating?
Gerald Loew is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Gerald Loew played?
Our database contains 920 games by Gerald Loew, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 330 wins, 303 draws, 287 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Loew?
920 games by Gerald 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.