Prepare against Charles M Linford
United Kingdom · World #12,051 classical · FIDE ID 411990
When preparing against Charles M Linford, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Charles M Linford, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Charles M Linford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles M Linford 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 | 2,141 | 2,207 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,121 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 44 | 23 | 37 | 42.3% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 6 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles M Linford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles M Linford's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 98.0% | 57.1% |
| f3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Linford usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Linford usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Linford usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.f3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Linford usually continues Kf2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 88.0% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Charles M Linford's chess games
All 104 games by Charles M Linford in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Rui Damaso | 2,460 | — | B46 |
| Mar 2004 | Hector Leyva | 2,384 | — | E15 |
| Mar 2004 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,342 | — | C45 |
| Mar 2004 | Manuel Leon Hoyos | 2,303 | — | B46 |
| May 2007 | David M Moskovic | 2,286 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Smith & Williamson YM Rated | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,244 |
| Coulsdon Easter B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,094 |
| Glorney Cup | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 2,292 |
| chT4-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,222 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 4th-6th September 2026 - Open | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles M Linford's chess games?
104 games by Charles M Linford, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Charles M Linford has played.
What does Charles M Linford play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Charles M Linford opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles M Linford answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Charles M Linford play as White?
As White, Charles M Linford's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles M Linford play as Black?
As Black, Charles M Linford most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Charles M Linford's FIDE rating?
Charles M Linford is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Charles M Linford played?
Our database contains 104 games by Charles M Linford, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles M Linford?
104 games by Charles M Linford 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.