Prepare against Linus Nowen
Sweden · World #34,752 classical · FIDE ID 1747649
Our database contains 33 games by Linus Nowen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Linus Nowen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Nowen 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 | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,810 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,015 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 39.4% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Nowen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Nowen's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Nowen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Nowen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nowen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Linus Nowen's chess games
All 33 games by Linus Nowen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Torres | 2,050 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | B00 |
| Oct 2020 | Erik Dingertz | 1,947 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Niklas Luetzenkirchen | 1,833 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Svein Dale | 1,805 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Teodor Eskilsson | 1,601 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,983 |
| chT-SWE 2122 Elite | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 1,893 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,837 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Nowen's chess games?
33 games by Linus Nowen, from Feb 2017 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 Nowen has played.
What does Linus Nowen play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Linus Nowen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Nowen answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Linus Nowen play as White?
As White, Linus Nowen's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Nowen play as Black?
As Black, Linus Nowen most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Linus Nowen's FIDE rating?
Linus Nowen is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Linus Nowen played?
Our database contains 33 games by Linus Nowen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Nowen?
33 games by Linus Nowen 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.