Prepare against Tor-Erik Lindqvist
FM · Finland · World #13,799 classical · FIDE ID 501700
When preparing against Tor-Erik Lindqvist, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 194 games by Tor-Erik Lindqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tor-Erik Lindqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tor-Erik Lindqvist 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 | 2,118 | 2,208 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 63 | 57 | 74 | 32.5% |
| As White | 96 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 98 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tor-Erik Lindqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tor-Erik Lindqvist's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 52.1% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 29 | 30.2% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 11.5% | 54.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lindqvist usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lindqvist usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Lindqvist usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Lindqvist usually continues g3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lindqvist usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lindqvist usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 32.1% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 11 | 20.8% | 27.3% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 18.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
Tor-Erik Lindqvist's chess games
All 194 games by Tor-Erik Lindqvist 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: 63 wins, 57 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Nikolai V. Sretenskij | 2,407 | — | A11 |
| Mar 2004 | Jury Grachev | 2,363 | — | A37 |
| Jan 1991 | Andres Vooremaa | 2,350 | Jyvaskyla Open | E91 |
| Sep 2010 | Leo Toivovich Tolonen | 2,302 | chT-FIN 1011 | A37 |
| Jan 1996 | Jukka-Pekka Tyni | 2,290 | chT-FIN 9596 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salo We SalSK Open | 2001 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,146 |
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 24 | 12 | 2,240 |
| Turku Open | 2001 | 18 | 9 | 2,243 |
| chT-FIN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,477 |
| chT-FIN 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,883 |
| chT-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,260 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tor-Erik Lindqvist's chess games?
194 games by Tor-Erik Lindqvist, 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 Tor-Erik Lindqvist has played.
What does Tor-Erik Lindqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Tor-Erik Lindqvist opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tor-Erik Lindqvist answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tor-Erik Lindqvist play as White?
As White, Tor-Erik Lindqvist's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tor-Erik Lindqvist play as Black?
As Black, Tor-Erik Lindqvist most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Tor-Erik Lindqvist's FIDE rating?
Tor-Erik Lindqvist is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tor-Erik Lindqvist played?
Our database contains 194 games by Tor-Erik Lindqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 57 draws, 74 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tor-Erik Lindqvist?
194 games by Tor-Erik Lindqvist 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.