Prepare against Linus Olsson
FM · Sweden · World #5,370 classical · FIDE ID 1706098
When preparing against Linus Olsson, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 645 games by Linus Olsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Linus Olsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Olsson 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 | 2,263 | 2,378 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,240 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,250 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 645 | 246 | 147 | 252 | 38.1% |
| As White | 328 | 139 | 82 | 107 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 317 | 107 | 65 | 145 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Olsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Olsson's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 270 | 82.3% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 5.5% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Olsson usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 87.7% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 81.9% | 42.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 15.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Linus Olsson's chess games
All 645 games by Linus Olsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 246 wins, 147 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 103 | 42/24/37 | 40.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 21/13/23 | 36.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/1/19 | 31.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,629 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | E16 |
| Mar 2004 | Mark L Hebden | 2,560 | — | A46 |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | E16 |
| Jul 2019 | Jan H Timman | 2,549 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 220 | 96.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2002 | 13 | 10 | 2,380 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 2001 | 13 | 9 | 2,332 |
| SWE-ch Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,293 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 13 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,326 |
| Gausdal Classics IM 2nd | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Olsson's chess games?
645 games by Linus Olsson, from Apr 2003 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 Olsson has played.
What does Linus Olsson play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Linus Olsson opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Olsson answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Linus Olsson play as White?
As White, Linus Olsson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (103 games, 40.8% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Olsson play as Black?
As Black, Linus Olsson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Linus Olsson's FIDE rating?
Linus Olsson is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Linus Olsson played?
Our database contains 645 games by Linus Olsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 147 draws, 252 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Olsson?
645 games by Linus Olsson 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.