Prepare against Malik Lindholt
CM · DNK · World #8,242 classical · FIDE ID 1404490
When preparing against Malik Lindholt, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 81 games by Malik Lindholt, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Malik Lindholt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malik Lindholt 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 | 2,201 | 2,216 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,082 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 21 | 20 | 40 | 25.9% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malik Lindholt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malik Lindholt's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 36.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lindholt usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Lindholt usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Lindholt usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Malik Lindholt's chess games
All 81 games by Malik Lindholt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Anders Livner | 2,371 | 3rd Rethymno Open | B48 |
| Mar 2020 | Allan Poulsen | 2,192 | chT-DEN 1920 Gr1 | B25 |
| Jan 1996 | John Christensen | 2,145 | 18th Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Mar 2013 | Henrik Bolding Pedersen | 2,136 | ch-DEN 1A | B22 |
| Jan 2023 | William Alfaro Caracas | 2,134 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 31 | 8 | 1,956 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 49th ch-CAN Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-DEN qual1 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,922 |
| ch-DEN Kort 2 A | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-DEN 1A | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Danish Team Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,696 |
| 3rd Rethymno Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malik Lindholt's chess games?
81 games by Malik Lindholt, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Malik Lindholt has played.
What does Malik Lindholt play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Malik Lindholt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malik Lindholt answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Malik Lindholt play as White?
As White, Malik Lindholt's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malik Lindholt play as Black?
As Black, Malik Lindholt most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Malik Lindholt's FIDE rating?
Malik Lindholt is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Malik Lindholt played?
Our database contains 81 games by Malik Lindholt, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malik Lindholt?
81 games by Malik Lindholt 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.