Prepare against Emil Lindahl
Sweden · World #11,021 classical · FIDE ID 1713116
Our database contains 98 games by Emil Lindahl, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Lindahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Lindahl 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 | 2,154 | 2,229 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,182 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 30 | 30 | 38 | 30.6% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Lindahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Lindahl's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 96.0% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Lindahl usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lindahl usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lindahl usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lindahl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lindahl usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 80.0% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Emil Lindahl's chess games
All 98 games by Emil Lindahl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 30 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Hans-Joachim Hecht | 2,329 | Malmo Open | E01 |
| May 2015 | Ari Ziegler | 2,305 | Deltalift Open | B47 |
| Nov 2015 | Henrik Lindberg | 2,242 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | B49 |
| Mar 2016 | Ingemar Schutz | 2,213 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | A45 |
| Feb 2020 | Can Kabadayi | 2,194 | chT-SWE 1920 Elite | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,171 |
| chB-SWE | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,105 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| Vaxjo Visma IM-B | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 2,117 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,285 |
| Malmo Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Lindahl's chess games?
98 games by Emil Lindahl, from Oct 2008 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 Emil Lindahl has played.
What does Emil Lindahl play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Emil Lindahl opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Lindahl answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Emil Lindahl play as White?
As White, Emil Lindahl's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Lindahl play as Black?
As Black, Emil Lindahl most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Emil Lindahl's FIDE rating?
Emil Lindahl is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Emil Lindahl played?
Our database contains 98 games by Emil Lindahl, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 38 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Lindahl?
98 games by Emil Lindahl 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.