Prepare against Mikhail Linker
Russia · World #5,343 classical · FIDE ID 14101734
Our database contains 303 games by Mikhail Linker, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail Linker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail Linker 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 | 2,264 | 2,298 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,334 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,333 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 94 | 78 | 131 | 31.0% |
| As White | 152 | 50 | 37 | 65 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 151 | 44 | 41 | 66 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail Linker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail Linker's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 55.3% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 46 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 11.8% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Linker usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Linker usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Linker usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Linker usually continues c4 (29.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Linker usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Linker usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 75.0% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 16.3% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
Mikhail Linker's chess games
All 303 games by Mikhail Linker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 94 wins, 78 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Anton Demchenko | 2,679 | ch-RUS blitz | E68 |
| Oct 2019 | Valerij Popov | 2,535 | ch-RUS rapid | D47 |
| Nov 2025 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,509 | Jerusalem Open Rapid | E62 |
| Oct 2018 | Roman Kezin | 2,471 | ch-RUS blitz | E14 |
| Jan 2016 | Rail Makhmutov | 2,459 | Moscow Open A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2009 | 36 | 23 | 2,049 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2009 | 27 | 12 | 2,009 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 22 | 8 | 2,301 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 20 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-UKR U10 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail Linker's chess games?
303 games by Mikhail Linker, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Mikhail Linker has played.
What does Mikhail Linker play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Mikhail Linker opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail Linker answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Mikhail Linker play as White?
As White, Mikhail Linker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail Linker play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail Linker most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Mikhail Linker's FIDE rating?
Mikhail Linker is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Mikhail Linker played?
Our database contains 303 games by Mikhail Linker, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 78 draws, 131 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail Linker?
303 games by Mikhail Linker 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.