Prepare against Andreas Link
DEU · World #22,679 classical · FIDE ID 1271873
Our database contains 166 games by Andreas Link, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Link's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Link 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 | 2,035 | 2,079 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 76 | 52 | 38 | 45.8% |
| As White | 83 | 45 | 22 | 16 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Link's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Link's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 50.6% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 22.9% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 14.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 12.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Link usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Link usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Link usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Link usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Link usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Link usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 54.8% | 71.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Andreas Link's chess games
All 166 games by Andreas Link in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 76 wins, 52 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Michael Veh-Hoelzlein | 2,211 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | C11 |
| Mar 2016 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,156 | ch-Mittelfranken HT | A30 |
| Apr 2019 | Reinhard Kotz | 2,153 | ch-Mittelfranken HT | C47 |
| Dec 2013 | Markus Hofer | 2,100 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1314 | D61 |
| Jan 2013 | Sven Horstmann | 2,087 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2019 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,097 |
| Mittelfranken-ch HT 66th | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 67th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,998 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Link's chess games?
166 games by Andreas Link, from Nov 2012 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 Andreas Link has played.
What does Andreas Link play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Andreas Link opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Link answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Andreas Link play as White?
As White, Andreas Link's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Link play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Link most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Andreas Link's FIDE rating?
Andreas Link is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Andreas Link played?
Our database contains 166 games by Andreas Link, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 52 draws, 38 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Link?
166 games by Andreas Link 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.