Prepare against Meindert Van der Linde
NLD · World #20,100 classical · FIDE ID 1001272
Our database contains 111 games by Meindert Van der Linde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Meindert Van der Linde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meindert 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 | 2,056 | 2,196 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 30 | 36 | 45 | 27.0% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meindert Van der Linde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meindert Van der Linde's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 87.0% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Linde usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Linde usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Linde usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Linde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Linde usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Linde usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Meindert Van der Linde's chess games
All 111 games by Meindert 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: 30 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1990 | Hans Bartels | 2,395 | ch-NED46 sf | D36 |
| Jan 1995 | Henk Vedder | 2,365 | chT-NED 9596 | A34 |
| Jan 1995 | Babak Tondivar | 2,350 | chT-NED 9596 | A40 |
| Nov 1990 | Arthur Van de Oudeweetering | 2,345 | ch-NED46 sf | D30 |
| Jan 1989 | Alexandru Crisan | 2,340 | Dieren Open | A72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED46 sf | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| EU-ch U21 fin-B | 1974 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-GER U20 International03 | 1973 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 1989 | 8 | 5 | 2,387 |
| chT-NED 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,946 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,289 |
| chT-NED 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-EU U21 prel | 1973 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meindert Van der Linde's chess games?
111 games by Meindert 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 Meindert Van der Linde has played.
What does Meindert Van der Linde play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Meindert Van der Linde opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meindert Van der Linde answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Meindert Van der Linde play as White?
As White, Meindert Van der Linde's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meindert Van der Linde play as Black?
As Black, Meindert Van der Linde most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Meindert Van der Linde's FIDE rating?
Meindert Van der Linde is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Meindert Van der Linde played?
Our database contains 111 games by Meindert Van der Linde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meindert Van der Linde?
111 games by Meindert 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.