Prepare against Caspar Linnemann
DEU · World #37,698 classical · FIDE ID 16200284
When preparing against Caspar Linnemann, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Caspar Linnemann, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Caspar Linnemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caspar Linnemann 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 | 1,946 | 1,946 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 28 | 50 | 50 | 21.9% |
| As White | 63 | 11 | 28 | 24 | 17.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caspar Linnemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caspar Linnemann's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Linnemann usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Linnemann usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Linnemann usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Caspar Linnemann's chess games
All 128 games by Caspar Linnemann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 50 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pascal Bergeron | 2,089 | 46th Arco Open | A41 |
| Mar 2023 | Detlef Paashaus | 1,953 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | B82 |
| Mar 2023 | Manfred Weyandt | 1,887 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | A36 |
| Oct 2025 | William Galliani | 1,828 | 47th Arco Open | A04 |
| Nov 2021 | Tom Werner | 1,780 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,405 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,480 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,613 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caspar Linnemann's chess games?
128 games by Caspar Linnemann, from Jun 2018 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 Caspar Linnemann has played.
What does Caspar Linnemann play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Caspar Linnemann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caspar Linnemann answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Caspar Linnemann play as White?
As White, Caspar Linnemann's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caspar Linnemann play as Black?
As Black, Caspar Linnemann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Caspar Linnemann's FIDE rating?
Caspar Linnemann is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Caspar Linnemann played?
Our database contains 128 games by Caspar Linnemann, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 50 draws, 50 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caspar Linnemann?
128 games by Caspar Linnemann 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.