Prepare against Jere Lindholm
Finland · World #8,727 classical · FIDE ID 508012
When preparing against Jere Lindholm, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 370 games by Jere Lindholm, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jere Lindholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jere Lindholm 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 | 2,191 | 2,191 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,177 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,176 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 370 | 133 | 78 | 159 | 35.9% |
| As White | 185 | 66 | 42 | 77 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 185 | 67 | 36 | 82 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jere Lindholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jere Lindholm's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 93.5% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 5.4% | 35.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lindholm usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lindholm usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Lindholm usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lindholm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lindholm usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …a5 (10% of these games) — Lindholm usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 65.8% | 39.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 26.3% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 94.4% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
Jere Lindholm's chess games
All 370 games by Jere Lindholm in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 133 wins, 78 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jun 2019 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,330 | ch-FIN | C16 |
| Aug 2025 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Feb 2020 | Pavel Blinkov | 2,297 | Helsinki MatSK Open | B07 |
| Jun 2020 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,282 | Helsinki Mestarit Areenalla | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 90 | 27.5 | 2,020 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Helsinki We EtVaS A | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,038 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-FIN | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,160 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,246 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jari Jarvenpaa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jere Lindholm's chess games?
370 games by Jere Lindholm, from Aug 2014 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 Jere Lindholm has played.
What does Jere Lindholm play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Jere Lindholm opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jere Lindholm answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jere Lindholm play as White?
As White, Jere Lindholm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jere Lindholm play as Black?
As Black, Jere Lindholm most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Jere Lindholm's FIDE rating?
Jere Lindholm is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jere Lindholm played?
Our database contains 370 games by Jere Lindholm, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 78 draws, 159 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jere Lindholm?
370 games by Jere Lindholm 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.