Prepare against Linnea John
DEU · World #101,546 classical · FIDE ID 34623680
When preparing against Linnea John, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Linnea John, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Linnea John's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linnea John 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 | 1,725 | 1,775 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,771 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,592 | 1,664 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linnea John's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linnea John's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — John usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — John usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Linnea John's chess games
All 50 games by Linnea John in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alice Dodul | 1,841 | DEM U16w | B22 |
| May 2026 | Theresa Schube | 1,601 | DEM U16w | C41 |
| Dec 2023 | Ailin Rafikova | 1,399 | chT-GER U12 Girls | B13 |
| Dec 2023 | Daria Shynkar | 1,316 | chT-GER U12 Girls | B28 |
| Dec 2023 | Frida Winkler | 1,298 | chT-GER U12 Girls | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,199 |
| chT-GER U12 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,421 |
| DEM U16w | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,052 |
| DSOL 06 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,153 |
| 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,669 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linnea John's chess games?
50 games by Linnea John, from May 2023 to Aug 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 Linnea John has played.
What does Linnea John play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Linnea John opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linnea John answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Linnea John play as White?
As White, Linnea John's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linnea John play as Black?
As Black, Linnea John most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Linnea John's FIDE rating?
Linnea John is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,592 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Linnea John played?
Our database contains 50 games by Linnea John, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linnea John?
50 games by Linnea John 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.