Prepare against Philippe Linster
FM · Luxembourg · World #6,783 classical · FIDE ID 4001206
When preparing against Philippe Linster, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Philippe Linster, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Linster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Linster 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 | 2,230 | 2,303 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,205 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,253 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 103 | 61 | 103 | 38.6% |
| As White | 129 | 57 | 27 | 45 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 138 | 46 | 34 | 58 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Linster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Linster's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 45.7% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 35 | 27.1% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 30 | 23.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.9% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Linster usually continues c4 (34.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Linster usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Linster usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Linster usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Linster usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Linster usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 65.7% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 30.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 98.0% | 42.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Philippe Linster's chess games
All 267 games by Philippe Linster in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Sep 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: 103 wins, 61 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Catalan | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Apr 2019 | Gupta Prithu | 2,478 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A30 |
| Sep 2016 | Rui Damaso | 2,444 | Olympiad-42 | A17 |
| Jul 2010 | Genadi A Ageichenko | 2,402 | 21st Pardubice Czech Open A | E97 |
| Nov 2013 | Igor Efimov | 2,385 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 48 | 19.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,349 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,343 |
| Kaupthing Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Linster's chess games?
267 games by Philippe Linster, from Jul 2004 to Sep 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 Philippe Linster has played.
What does Philippe Linster play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Philippe Linster opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Linster answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Philippe Linster play as White?
As White, Philippe Linster's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Linster play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Linster most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Philippe Linster's FIDE rating?
Philippe Linster is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Philippe Linster played?
Our database contains 267 games by Philippe Linster, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 61 draws, 103 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Linster?
267 games by Philippe Linster 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.