Prepare against Magnus Lindhe
Sweden · World #19,758 classical · FIDE ID 1720015
Our database contains 51 games by Magnus Lindhe, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Lindhe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Lindhe 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 | 2,059 | 2,217 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,215 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,116 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Lindhe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Lindhe's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Lindhe usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lindhe usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Lindhe usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lindhe usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Lindhe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lindhe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Magnus Lindhe's chess games
All 51 games by Magnus Lindhe in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Leo Crevatin | 2,251 | Deltalift Open | D00 |
| May 2022 | Dennis Miskulin | 2,144 | Deltalift Open | B30 |
| May 2018 | Harald Berggren Torell | 2,114 | Deltalift Open | B35 |
| Jun 2019 | Nicklas Carlstrom | 2,065 | Deltalift Open | D00 |
| May 2012 | Jesper Thiborg | 2,032 | Deltalift Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2023 | 41 | 21 | 2,107 |
| Hallsberg Open U18 | 1975 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Halmstad Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Lindhe's chess games?
51 games by Magnus Lindhe, from Jun 2013 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 Magnus Lindhe has played.
What does Magnus Lindhe play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Magnus Lindhe opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Lindhe answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Magnus Lindhe play as White?
As White, Magnus Lindhe's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Lindhe play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Lindhe most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Magnus Lindhe's FIDE rating?
Magnus Lindhe is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Magnus Lindhe played?
Our database contains 51 games by Magnus Lindhe, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Lindhe?
51 games by Magnus Lindhe 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.