Prepare against Michael Lynge
DNK · World #15,214 classical · FIDE ID 1403869
Our database contains 111 games by Michael Lynge, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Lynge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Lynge 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 | 2,103 | 2,198 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,162 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 34 | 49 | 28 | 30.6% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 28 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Lynge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Lynge's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 91.2% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lynge usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lynge usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Lynge usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lynge usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lynge usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Lynge usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 20.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Lynge's chess games
All 111 games by Michael Lynge 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: 34 wins, 49 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D28 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1994 | Jan Nordenbaek | 2,221 | Roskilde Domkirke Open | A68 |
| Jan 1998 | Hans Dahl Pedersen | 2,175 | Roskilde Open | E32 |
| May 1992 | Henrik Frederiksen | 2,099 | Lovsprings Open 04th | A62 |
| Apr 1989 | Jens Erik Kofoed Hald | 2,095 | Lovsprings Open 01st | A26 |
| Apr 1998 | Palle Sivertsen | 2,094 | 10th Lovsprings Jubilee | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roskilde Domkirke Open | 1995 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| Roskilde Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,325 |
| 08th Lovsprings Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Lovsprings Open 01st | 1989 | 7 | 4 | 2,116 |
| 10th Lovsprings Jubilee | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,227 |
| 06th Lovsprings Open | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Lovsprings Open 04th | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Lynge's chess games?
111 games by Michael Lynge, 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 Michael Lynge has played.
What does Michael Lynge play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Michael Lynge opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Lynge answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Michael Lynge play as White?
As White, Michael Lynge's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Lynge play as Black?
As Black, Michael Lynge most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Michael Lynge's FIDE rating?
Michael Lynge is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Michael Lynge played?
Our database contains 111 games by Michael Lynge, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 49 draws, 28 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Lynge?
111 games by Michael Lynge 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.