Prepare against Janos Linczer
Hungary · World #23,078 classical · FIDE ID 708887
Our database contains 212 games by Janos Linczer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Linczer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Linczer 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 | 2,032 | 2,250 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 74 | 69 | 69 | 34.9% |
| As White | 106 | 44 | 37 | 25 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 30 | 32 | 44 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Linczer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Linczer's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Linczer usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Linczer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Linczer usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 98.1% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 48.7% | 28.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Janos Linczer's chess games
All 212 games by Janos Linczer 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: 74 wins, 69 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,360 | chT-HUN | B04 |
| Nov 2006 | Marton Braun | 2,300 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | B30 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoltan Csapo | 2,295 | chT2-HUN 9394 | C60 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoltan Vargyas | 2,275 | chT2-HUN 9394 | C32 |
| Feb 2009 | Daniel Izso | 2,270 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,160 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,335 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,052 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Linczer's chess games?
212 games by Janos Linczer, 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 Janos Linczer has played.
What does Janos Linczer play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Janos Linczer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Linczer answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Janos Linczer play as White?
As White, Janos Linczer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Linczer play as Black?
As Black, Janos Linczer most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Janos Linczer's FIDE rating?
Janos Linczer is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Janos Linczer played?
Our database contains 212 games by Janos Linczer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 69 draws, 69 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Linczer?
212 games by Janos Linczer 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.