Prepare against Oliver Link
DEU · World #43,689 classical · FIDE ID 4653980
Our database contains 41 games by Oliver Link, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Link's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Link 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 | 1,919 | 2,127 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Link's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Link's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Link usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Link usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Link usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Oliver Link's chess games
All 41 games by Oliver Link 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Manfred Glienke | 2,340 | 6th Bargteheide Open | B21 |
| May 2003 | Bernd Wronn | 2,266 | 6th Bargteheide Open | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | Joerg Lampe | 2,140 | 4th Wichern Open | C45 |
| Aug 2022 | Hanna Gressmann | 1,856 | 34th Kiel Open | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Schramm | 1,851 | 36th Kiel Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,226 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 1991 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,188 |
| 6th Bargteheide Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| 36th Kiel Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,947 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,842 |
| 1st Bamberg Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,931 |
| 2nd Wichern Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Link's chess games?
41 games by Oliver Link, 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 Link has played.
What does Oliver Link play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Oliver Link opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Link answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Oliver Link play as White?
As White, Oliver Link's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Link play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Link most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Oliver Link's FIDE rating?
Oliver Link is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (May 2018).
How many games has Oliver Link played?
Our database contains 41 games by Oliver Link, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Link?
41 games by Oliver Link 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.