Prepare against Michiel Lowie
NLD · World #53,829 classical · FIDE ID 1002554
Our database contains 30 games by Michiel Lowie, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Lowie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Lowie 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 | 1,878 | 1,899 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Lowie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Lowie's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Lowie usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lowie usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lowie usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lowie usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Michiel Lowie's chess games
All 30 games by Michiel Lowie in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Andreas Peters | 2,320 | 4th Haarlem AKN Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2,186 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,011 |
| 10th Haarlem AKN Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| 5th Haarlem AKN Open | 1996 | 6 | 3 | – |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 1,914 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Lowie's chess games?
30 games by Michiel Lowie, from Apr 2007 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 Michiel Lowie has played.
What does Michiel Lowie play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michiel Lowie opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Lowie answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michiel Lowie play as White?
As White, Michiel Lowie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Lowie play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Lowie most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michiel Lowie's FIDE rating?
Michiel Lowie is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Michiel Lowie played?
Our database contains 30 games by Michiel Lowie, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Lowie?
30 games by Michiel Lowie 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.