Prepare against Linus Sandstad
Norway · World #21,077 classical · FIDE ID 1552376
Our database contains 41 games by Linus Sandstad, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Linus Sandstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Sandstad 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 | 2,048 | 2,121 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,966 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 29.3% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Sandstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Sandstad's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Sandstad usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sandstad usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Sandstad usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sandstad usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sandstad usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Sandstad usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Linus Sandstad's chess games
All 41 games by Linus Sandstad in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Morten Andersen | 2,199 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | B12 |
| Nov 2022 | Gudmund Stenersen | 2,175 | chT-NOR Elite 2223 | D36 |
| Apr 2023 | Pedagandham Saketh | 2,074 | Fagernes Open A | E16 |
| Jun 2022 | Jan Backsten | 2,016 | Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | B23 |
| Jun 2022 | Henrik Olofsson | 1,965 | Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | A82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,893 |
| chT-NOR Elite 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,230 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,989 |
| Levanger Grand Prix A | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,081 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1,955 |
| 36th Pula Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Sandstad's chess games?
41 games by Linus Sandstad, from Nov 2018 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 Sandstad has played.
What does Linus Sandstad play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Linus Sandstad opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Sandstad answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Linus Sandstad play as White?
As White, Linus Sandstad's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Sandstad play as Black?
As Black, Linus Sandstad most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Linus Sandstad's FIDE rating?
Linus Sandstad is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Linus Sandstad played?
Our database contains 41 games by Linus Sandstad, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Sandstad?
41 games by Linus Sandstad 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.