Prepare against Igor Lintner
Czechia · World #9,461 classical · FIDE ID 14932970
When preparing against Igor Lintner, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Igor Lintner, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Lintner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Lintner 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 | 2,178 | 2,253 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,182 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 133 | 79 | 93 | 43.6% |
| As White | 140 | 63 | 37 | 40 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 70 | 42 | 53 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Lintner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Lintner's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 77.9% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 12.1% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.4% | 77.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lintner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Lintner usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lintner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lintner usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lintner usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lintner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 63.0% | 61.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 19.6% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 31.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Igor Lintner's chess games
All 305 games by Igor Lintner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 133 wins, 79 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 21/13/11 | 46.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Jergus Pechac | 2,496 | ch-SVK U16 | A01 |
| Apr 2016 | Viktor Gazik | 2,438 | ch-SVK U16 | C00 |
| Mar 2024 | Pavel Jirasek | 2,318 | chT1E-CZE 2324 | A11 |
| Nov 2022 | Matyas Zeman | 2,309 | chT1E-CZE 2223 | B12 |
| Sep 2017 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,276 | 27th ch-EU U18 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,035 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,636 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,132 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 10 | 2,413 |
| chT1W-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,369 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Lintner's chess games?
305 games by Igor Lintner, from Sep 2011 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 Igor Lintner has played.
What does Igor Lintner play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Igor Lintner opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Lintner answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Igor Lintner play as White?
As White, Igor Lintner's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Lintner play as Black?
As Black, Igor Lintner most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Igor Lintner's FIDE rating?
Igor Lintner is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Igor Lintner played?
Our database contains 305 games by Igor Lintner, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 79 draws, 93 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Lintner?
305 games by Igor Lintner 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.