Prepare against Nikolas Lubbe
GM · DEU · World #838 classical · FIDE ID 4694031
Our database contains 1,006 games by Nikolas Lubbe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolas Lubbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolas Lubbe 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 | 2,469 | 2,518 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,454 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,452 | 2,506 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,006 | 511 | 243 | 252 | 50.8% |
| As White | 519 | 281 | 121 | 117 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 487 | 230 | 122 | 135 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolas Lubbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolas Lubbe's side.
First moves as White (519 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 42.6% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 211 | 40.7% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 9.1% | 74.5% |
| c4 | 32 | 6.2% | 64.1% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Lubbe usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lubbe usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lubbe usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lubbe usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lubbe usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lubbe usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 56.9% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 66 | 31.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 8.5% | 30.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 61.5% | 67.3% |
| d5 | 56 | 33.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Nikolas Lubbe's chess games
All 1,006 games by Nikolas Lubbe 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: 511 wins, 243 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 46 | 27/9/10 | 58.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 35 | 23/7/5 | 65.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 12/13/8 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 17/4/5 | 65.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 65 | 29/15/21 | 44.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 63 | 29/13/21 | 46.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 26/10/9 | 57.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 22/9/10 | 53.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,653 | 41st chT-GRE | A34 |
| May 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,647 | ch-GER Net Blitz Final | D35 |
| May 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,646 | ch-GER Net Blitz Final | E04 |
| Aug 2022 | Ioannis Papaioannou | 2,634 | 49th chT-GRE | A61 |
| Sep 2016 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,611 | chT-NED 1617 | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 51 | 30 | 2,405 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2012 | 43 | 32.5 | 2,383 |
| Lueneburg GM | 2018 | 26 | 13 | 2,420 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,825 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,317 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2002 | 21 | 18 | 1,648 |
| ch-Niedersachsen M | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,313 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolas Lubbe's chess games?
1,006 games by Nikolas Lubbe, 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 Nikolas Lubbe has played.
What does Nikolas Lubbe play on the first move as White?
Across 519 games with White in our database, Nikolas Lubbe opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolas Lubbe answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikolas Lubbe play as White?
As White, Nikolas Lubbe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 58.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (35 games, 65.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (34 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 519 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolas Lubbe play as Black?
As Black, Nikolas Lubbe most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (63 games, 46.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 57.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 487 games.
What is Nikolas Lubbe's FIDE rating?
Nikolas Lubbe is currently rated 2,469 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,452 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Nikolas Lubbe played?
Our database contains 1,006 games by Nikolas Lubbe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 511 wins, 243 draws, 252 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolas Lubbe?
1,006 games by Nikolas Lubbe 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.