Prepare against Maurits Van der Linde
NLD · World #11,085 classical · FIDE ID 1008463
Our database contains 55 games by Maurits Van der Linde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurits Van der Linde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurits Van der Linde 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 | 2,153 | 2,269 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 43.6% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurits Van der Linde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurits Van der Linde's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Linde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Linde usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Linde usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Maurits Van der Linde's chess games
All 55 games by Maurits Van der Linde in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Etienne Bauduin | 2,255 | chT-BEL 0203 | B22 |
| Feb 2003 | Rudolf Meessen | 2,250 | chT-BEL 0203 | C06 |
| Jan 2003 | Etienne Goossens | 2,203 | chT-BEL 0203 | B22 |
| Oct 2007 | Thomas Broek | 2,202 | 33rd Guernsey Open | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Etienne Van Leeuwen | 2,152 | chT-BEL 0203 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,234 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,364 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| 33rd Guernsey Open | 2007 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| 89th Paris Open-FIDE | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,120 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurits Van der Linde's chess games?
55 games by Maurits Van der Linde, from Apr 2003 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 Maurits Van der Linde has played.
What does Maurits Van der Linde play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Maurits Van der Linde opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurits Van der Linde answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Maurits Van der Linde play as White?
As White, Maurits Van der Linde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurits Van der Linde play as Black?
As Black, Maurits Van der Linde most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Maurits Van der Linde's FIDE rating?
Maurits Van der Linde is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Maurits Van der Linde played?
Our database contains 55 games by Maurits Van der Linde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurits Van der Linde?
55 games by Maurits Van der Linde 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.