Prepare against Oliver Linder
DEU · World #67,425 classical · FIDE ID 4633040
When preparing against Oliver Linder, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 14.7% over 34 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Oliver Linder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Linder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Linder 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 | 1,830 | 2,083 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,907 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 72 | 112 | 99 | 25.4% |
| As White | 137 | 37 | 53 | 47 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 146 | 35 | 59 | 52 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Linder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Linder's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 51.1% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 56 | 40.9% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.6% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Linder usually continues Bf4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Linder usually continues Bf4 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Linder usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Linder usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Linder usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Linder usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 98.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 100.0% | 42.7% |
Oliver Linder's chess games
All 283 games by Oliver Linder 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: 72 wins, 112 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 34 | 5/20/9 | 14.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,453 | Selestat Open | C04 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Kruck | 2,240 | 12th Staufer Open | B24 |
| Jan 2012 | Fedor Dushatskiy | 2,218 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | E24 |
| Jan 1997 | Salvatore Lagrotteria | 2,215 | 3rd Verona Open | B25 |
| Feb 2012 | Danny Rehl | 2,197 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,110 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,021 |
| ch-Baden | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Linder's chess games?
283 games by Oliver Linder, 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 Oliver Linder has played.
What does Oliver Linder play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Oliver Linder opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Linder answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Linder play as White?
As White, Oliver Linder's most-played openings in our database are: London System (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Linder play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Linder most often plays: Horwitz Defense (34 games, 14.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Oliver Linder's FIDE rating?
Oliver Linder is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Oliver Linder played?
Our database contains 283 games by Oliver Linder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 112 draws, 99 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Linder?
283 games by Oliver Linder 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.