Prepare against Nina Loubser
WCM · ZAF · World #75,462 classical · FIDE ID 14306883
When preparing against Nina Loubser, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 131 games by Nina Loubser, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nina Loubser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nina Loubser 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 | 1,804 | 1,813 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 59 | 29 | 43 | 45.0% |
| As White | 63 | 31 | 15 | 17 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 28 | 14 | 26 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nina Loubser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nina Loubser's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 98.4% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Loubser usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Loubser usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Loubser usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Loubser usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.6% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nina Loubser's chess games
All 131 games by Nina Loubser in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 59 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Linda Banti Hamoonga | 1,803 | Johannesburg Africa Open w | C02 |
| Dec 2019 | Anzel Laubscher | 1,746 | ch-RSA w | D16 |
| Dec 2019 | Michelle M Fisher | 1,721 | ch-RSA w | D97 |
| Jan 2016 | Shmuel Goldberg | 1,683 | chT-RSA U18 | B08 |
| Dec 2017 | Sonia Modi | 1,671 | ch-RSA w | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA w | 2019 | 22 | 13 | 1,743 |
| ch-RSA U14 Girls | 2016 | 20 | 15.5 | 1,471 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,538 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,423 |
| ch-Africa U10 Girls 2nd | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,594 |
| ch-RSA U16 Girls | 2017 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,711 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 D | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,636 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nina Loubser's chess games?
131 games by Nina Loubser, from Oct 2014 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 Nina Loubser has played.
What does Nina Loubser play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Nina Loubser opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nina Loubser answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nina Loubser play as White?
As White, Nina Loubser's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nina Loubser play as Black?
As Black, Nina Loubser most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Nina Loubser's FIDE rating?
Nina Loubser is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nina Loubser played?
Our database contains 131 games by Nina Loubser, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nina Loubser?
131 games by Nina Loubser 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.