Prepare against Nicolai Lowenstein
DNK · World #11,434 classical · FIDE ID 1405497
Our database contains 41 games by Nicolai Lowenstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Lowenstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Lowenstein 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 | 2,148 | 2,193 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,147 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 24.4% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Lowenstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Lowenstein's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lowenstein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lowenstein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Lowenstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lowenstein usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lowenstein usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Lowenstein usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Nicolai Lowenstein's chess games
All 41 games by Nicolai Lowenstein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1998 | Vagn Jensen | 2,280 | chT-DEN 9798 | B14 |
| Nov 1999 | John Bauneborg Nielsen | 2,200 | chT-DEN 9900 | D89 |
| Jul 1998 | Erling Hoiberg | 2,170 | Aarhus Summer | A55 |
| Jul 1998 | Andreas Kastberg | 2,100 | Aarhus Summer | D04 |
| Nov 2000 | Niels Erik Andersen | 2,094 | chT-DEN 0001 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-DEN 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,313 |
| chT-DEN 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-DEN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-DEN 9899 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,172 |
| Aarhus Summer | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,230 |
| 13th Horsens Lang Weekend | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-DEN 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2,212 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Lowenstein's chess games?
41 games by Nicolai Lowenstein, from Apr 2003 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 Nicolai Lowenstein has played.
What does Nicolai Lowenstein play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nicolai Lowenstein opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Lowenstein answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Lowenstein play as White?
As White, Nicolai Lowenstein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Lowenstein play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Lowenstein most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nicolai Lowenstein's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Lowenstein is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Nicolai Lowenstein played?
Our database contains 41 games by Nicolai Lowenstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Lowenstein?
41 games by Nicolai Lowenstein 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.