Prepare against Linus Koll
DEU · World #22,140 classical · FIDE ID 12990299
Our database contains 174 games by Linus Koll, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Linus Koll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Koll 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 | 2,040 | 2,100 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 1,976 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 66 | 46 | 62 | 37.9% |
| As White | 94 | 39 | 26 | 29 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 27 | 20 | 33 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Koll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Koll's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Koll usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Koll usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Koll usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 62.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 37.3% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Linus Koll's chess games
All 174 games by Linus Koll in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 66 wins, 46 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Henning Holinka | 2,251 | chT-GER U20 | B90 |
| Feb 2023 | Uwe Rauch | 2,146 | Baden Baden Open | B39 |
| Jun 2022 | Daniel Savchenko | 2,134 | ch-GER Youth-A | B71 |
| Dec 2020 | Robert Engel | 2,113 | chT-GER Christmas U20 | B38 |
| Dec 2022 | Lenhard Biermann | 2,086 | chT-GER U20 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 1,751 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,121 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,990 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,726 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,085 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,776 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Koll's chess games?
174 games by Linus Koll, from Feb 2016 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 Linus Koll has played.
What does Linus Koll play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Linus Koll opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Koll answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Linus Koll play as White?
As White, Linus Koll's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Four Knights Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Koll play as Black?
As Black, Linus Koll most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Linus Koll's FIDE rating?
Linus Koll is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Linus Koll played?
Our database contains 174 games by Linus Koll, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 46 draws, 62 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Koll?
174 games by Linus Koll 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.