Prepare against Grels Linqvist
Finland · World #31,213 classical · FIDE ID 501590
Our database contains 830 games by Grels Linqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grels Linqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grels Linqvist 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 | 1,978 | 2,078 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,040 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,008 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 830 | 219 | 316 | 294 | 26.4% |
| As White | 429 | 119 | 170 | 140 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 401 | 100 | 146 | 154 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grels Linqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grels Linqvist's side.
First moves as White (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 402 | 93.7% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.4% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Linqvist usually continues Nc3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Linqvist usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Linqvist usually continues Nc3 (43.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Linqvist usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Linqvist usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Linqvist usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 174 | 98.9% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 96.1% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Grels Linqvist's chess games
All 830 games by Grels Linqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 219 wins, 316 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 136 | 42/58/36 | 30.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 101 | 27/38/36 | 26.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 8/18/16 | 19.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 35 | 9/12/14 | 25.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 85 | 22/30/33 | 25.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 66 | 20/22/24 | 30.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 8/18/18 | 18.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 25 | 4/13/8 | 16.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 0/9/6 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,542 | chT-FIN 9697 Div-C | A34 |
| Jan 1994 | Ruslan Shcherbakov | 2,510 | 4th Heart of Finland Open | D47 |
| Feb 2010 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,363 | Espoo We MatSK Open | C16 |
| Jan 1992 | Andres Vooremaa | 2,345 | Kalakukko Open | E63 |
| Jan 2001 | Dana Reizniece Ozola | 2,312 | Turku Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2014 | 61 | 27.5 | 2,062 |
| Turku We TSY Open | 2016 | 38 | 19.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2010 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,148 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2013 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,096 |
| Kuopio Open | 1992 | 19 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 2,061 |
| Lahti We LahS Open | 2002 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-Helsinki Master | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 1,986 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tapio Julkunen (12 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 830 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grels Linqvist's chess games?
830 games by Grels Linqvist, from Apr 2003 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 Grels Linqvist has played.
What does Grels Linqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 429 games with White in our database, Grels Linqvist opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grels Linqvist answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Grels Linqvist play as White?
As White, Grels Linqvist's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (136 games, 30.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (101 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (42 games, 19.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 429 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grels Linqvist play as Black?
As Black, Grels Linqvist most often plays: Slav Defense (85 games, 25.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (66 games, 30.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Grels Linqvist's FIDE rating?
Grels Linqvist is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Grels Linqvist played?
Our database contains 830 games by Grels Linqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 316 draws, 294 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grels Linqvist?
830 games by Grels Linqvist 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.