Prepare against Oskar Sandberg Linnerud
Norway · World #92,915 classical · FIDE ID 1585967
When preparing against Oskar Sandberg Linnerud, expect 1.b3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 33 games by Oskar Sandberg Linnerud, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oskar Sandberg Linnerud 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 | 1,750 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,620 | 1,688 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 14 | 93.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 93% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Linnerud usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Linnerud usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Linnerud usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Linnerud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's chess games
All 33 games by Oskar Sandberg Linnerud in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Steinar Leite | 1,766 | Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | — |
| Sep 2026 | Peder Brovoll | 1,629 | Kragerø Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | — |
| Jul 2026 | Oskar Lang Langmyr | 1,602 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Jul 2026 | Ane Elisabeth Jacobsen | 1,574 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | A02 |
| Jul 2026 | Felix K H Tran | 1,529 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | 2026 | 17 | 10 | 1,734 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | E (2013) | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,601 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,703 |
| NM for klubblag - Clono | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,448 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe D (f.13) | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's chess games?
33 games by Oskar Sandberg Linnerud, from Aug 2024 to Oct 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 Oskar Sandberg Linnerud has played.
What does Oskar Sandberg Linnerud play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Oskar Sandberg Linnerud opens with 1.b3 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oskar Sandberg Linnerud answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Oskar Sandberg Linnerud play as White?
As White, Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oskar Sandberg Linnerud play as Black?
As Black, Oskar Sandberg Linnerud most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Oskar Sandberg Linnerud's FIDE rating?
Oskar Sandberg Linnerud is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,620 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Oskar Sandberg Linnerud played?
Our database contains 33 games by Oskar Sandberg Linnerud, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oskar Sandberg Linnerud?
33 games by Oskar Sandberg Linnerud 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.