Prepare against Stefan Linz
Luxembourg · World #120,770 classical · FIDE ID 4003110
When preparing against Stefan Linz, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 67 games by Stefan Linz, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Linz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Linz 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 | 1,671 | 1,770 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 10 | 22 | 35 | 14.9% |
| As White | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 14.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Linz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Linz's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 30.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 30.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Linz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Linz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Linz usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Linz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
Stefan Linz's chess games
All 67 games by Stefan Linz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Juergen Gottschalk | 1,615 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Alfred Schmid | 1,605 | 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | A00 |
| Jul 2021 | Klaus Jovi | 1,533 | 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Helmut Pfaff | 1,513 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | A53 |
| Sep 2014 | Hildegard Grueneschild | 1,497 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| 20th Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,510 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,575 |
| 19th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,569 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,661 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,519 |
| 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,605 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Linz's chess games?
67 games by Stefan Linz, from Nov 2011 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 Stefan Linz has played.
What does Stefan Linz play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Stefan Linz opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Linz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games).
What openings does Stefan Linz play as White?
As White, Stefan Linz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Linz play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Linz most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Stefan Linz's FIDE rating?
Stefan Linz is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Stefan Linz played?
Our database contains 67 games by Stefan Linz, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Linz?
67 games by Stefan Linz 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.