Prepare against Uwe Kowalzick
DEU · World #90,977 classical · FIDE ID 12936693
When preparing against Uwe Kowalzick, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Uwe Kowalzick, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uwe Kowalzick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uwe Kowalzick 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 | 1,756 | 1,838 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 24.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uwe Kowalzick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uwe Kowalzick's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kowalzick usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Kowalzick usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kowalzick usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kowalzick usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kowalzick usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kowalzick usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 6.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Uwe Kowalzick's chess games
All 37 games by Uwe Kowalzick in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Martin Bigott | 1,865 | Solingen Karneval Open | D06 |
| Feb 2017 | Matyas Lukoviczki | 1,782 | Solingen Karneval Open | A52 |
| Apr 2019 | Achim Schrade | 1,681 | ch-Niederrhein | A28 |
| Oct 2010 | Rainer Falge | 1,553 | ch-Solingen | E76 |
| Apr 2019 | Christoph Meyer | 1,481 | ch-Niederrhein | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,141 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,171 |
| ch-Solingen | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,773 |
| 14th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uwe Kowalzick's chess games?
37 games by Uwe Kowalzick, from Mar 2017 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 Uwe Kowalzick has played.
What does Uwe Kowalzick play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Uwe Kowalzick opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uwe Kowalzick answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Uwe Kowalzick play as White?
As White, Uwe Kowalzick's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uwe Kowalzick play as Black?
As Black, Uwe Kowalzick most often plays: Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Uwe Kowalzick's FIDE rating?
Uwe Kowalzick is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Uwe Kowalzick played?
Our database contains 37 games by Uwe Kowalzick, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uwe Kowalzick?
37 games by Uwe Kowalzick 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.