Prepare against Ingo Lindam
DEU · World #16,879 classical · FIDE ID 24699756
When preparing against Ingo Lindam, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 381 games by Ingo Lindam, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ingo Lindam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingo Lindam 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 | 2,087 | 2,181 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,167 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,112 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 136 | 102 | 143 | 35.7% |
| As White | 199 | 80 | 52 | 67 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 182 | 56 | 50 | 76 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingo Lindam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingo Lindam's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 198 | 99.5% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lindam usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lindam usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Lindam usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lindam usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 50.6% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 40 | 48.2% | 51.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 71.4% | 35.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.7% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
Ingo Lindam's chess games
All 381 games by Ingo Lindam in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 136 wins, 102 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 90 | 33/23/34 | 36.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 39 | 14/11/14 | 35.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| E68 | English Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Johannes Carow | 2,439 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A65 |
| Mar 2004 | Tarvo Seeman | 2,429 | — | A45 |
| Nov 2021 | Jonas Roseneck | 2,403 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B48 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Rechmann | 2,360 | ch-Cologne 41st | B01 |
| Jul 2020 | Sven Charmeteau | 2,348 | DSOL 01 Liga Gr-A 1st | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,125 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,199 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,973 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingo Lindam's chess games?
381 games by Ingo Lindam, from Sep 2009 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 Ingo Lindam has played.
What does Ingo Lindam play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Ingo Lindam opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingo Lindam answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ingo Lindam play as White?
As White, Ingo Lindam's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (90 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingo Lindam play as Black?
As Black, Ingo Lindam most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Ingo Lindam's FIDE rating?
Ingo Lindam is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Ingo Lindam played?
Our database contains 381 games by Ingo Lindam, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 102 draws, 143 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingo Lindam?
381 games by Ingo Lindam 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.