Prepare against Linus Apel
DEU · World #21,898 classical · FIDE ID 16265785
Our database contains 63 games by Linus Apel, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Linus Apel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Apel 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 | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 31.7% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Apel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Apel's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 91.2% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Apel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Apel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Apel usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Apel usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Linus Apel's chess games
All 63 games by Linus Apel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A93 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sebastian Haubold | 2,203 | DEM U18 | B33 |
| Oct 2025 | Piet Grossmann | 2,077 | German Youth Teams | C11 |
| May 2026 | Maximilian Peilert | 1,932 | DEM U18 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Elias Miller | 1,869 | DEM U18 | B12 |
| Jun 2020 | Justus Fellberg | 1,620 | chT-GER School WK 4 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,435 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,427 |
| DEM U18 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,087 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,441 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,532 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,896 |
| chT-GER School WK 4 | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
| BL2-Ost 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Apel's chess games?
63 games by Linus Apel, from Jun 2018 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 Linus Apel has played.
What does Linus Apel play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Linus Apel opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Apel answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Linus Apel play as White?
As White, Linus Apel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Apel play as Black?
As Black, Linus Apel most often plays: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Linus Apel's FIDE rating?
Linus Apel is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Linus Apel played?
Our database contains 63 games by Linus Apel, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Apel?
63 games by Linus Apel 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.