Prepare against Lari Linden
Finland · World #9,426 classical · FIDE ID 504920
Our database contains 396 games by Lari Linden, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lari Linden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lari Linden 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 | 2,202 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 139 | 155 | 102 | 35.1% |
| As White | 182 | 81 | 62 | 39 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 214 | 58 | 93 | 63 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lari Linden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lari Linden's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 83.0% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Linden usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Linden usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Linden usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Linden usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Linden usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Linden usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 84.6% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 66.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 30.9% | 38.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Lari Linden's chess games
All 396 games by Lari Linden in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 139 wins, 155 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 42 | 18/17/7 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Vilka Sipila | 2,425 | Turku We TuTS Open | A64 |
| Jul 2014 | Kalle Kiik | 2,422 | Naantali Open | A52 |
| Sep 2014 | Sergey A. Ivanov | 2,340 | chT1A-FIN 1415 | D01 |
| Apr 2015 | Teemu Topi-Hulmi | 2,241 | Turku We TSY Open | E09 |
| Oct 2016 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,239 | Salo We SalSK | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turku We TSY Open | 2018 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,120 |
| Naantali Open | 2015 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,089 |
| Salo We SalSK | 2019 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,128 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2019 | 25 | 13 | 2,084 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,076 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2017 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-FIN U18/20 | 2011 | 15 | 8 | 1,983 |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eero Valkama (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lari Linden's chess games?
396 games by Lari Linden, from Oct 2008 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 Lari Linden has played.
What does Lari Linden play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Lari Linden opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lari Linden answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lari Linden play as White?
As White, Lari Linden's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lari Linden play as Black?
As Black, Lari Linden most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Lari Linden's FIDE rating?
Lari Linden is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Lari Linden played?
Our database contains 396 games by Lari Linden, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 155 draws, 102 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lari Linden?
396 games by Lari Linden 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.