Prepare against Michael Linke
DEU · World #55,125 classical · FIDE ID 1272101
When preparing against Michael Linke, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 153 games by Michael Linke, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Linke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Linke 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 | 1,873 | 1,968 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 50 | 42 | 60 | 32.7% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Linke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Linke's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 56.6% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 27.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Linke usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Linke usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Linke usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Linke usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Linke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Linke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 31.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Michael Linke's chess games
All 153 games by Michael Linke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 50 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A60 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Martin Boehm | 2,089 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | A37 |
| Mar 2010 | Rolf Schimpf | 2,046 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B80 |
| Aug 2026 | Harald Lares | 1,983 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | E10 |
| Aug 2015 | Marcel Krosenbrink | 1,982 | 7th Vellmar Open | E19 |
| Jun 2009 | Kenan Sancar | 1,963 | 12th Rhein Main Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 13 | 7 | 1,812 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,915 |
| ch-Cologne | 1995 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 42nd chB-Cologne | 1993 | 7 | 2 | 2,073 |
| 12th Rhein Main Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Linke's chess games?
153 games by Michael Linke, from Jul 2010 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 Michael Linke has played.
What does Michael Linke play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Michael Linke opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Linke answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Linke play as White?
As White, Michael Linke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Linke play as Black?
As Black, Michael Linke most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Michael Linke's FIDE rating?
Michael Linke is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Michael Linke played?
Our database contains 153 games by Michael Linke, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Linke?
153 games by Michael Linke 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.