Prepare against Torsten Lindestrom
DNK · World #12,852 classical · FIDE ID 1403150
Our database contains 139 games by Torsten Lindestrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Lindestrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Lindestrom 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 | 2,130 | 2,289 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 50 | 50 | 39 | 36.0% |
| As White | 72 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Lindestrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Lindestrom's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 87.5% | 54.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 9.7% | 85.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lindestrom usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lindestrom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lindestrom usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Lindestrom usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Lindestrom usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 23.5% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 62.5% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Torsten Lindestrom's chess games
All 139 games by Torsten Lindestrom 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: 50 wins, 50 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Soren Sogaard | 2,340 | Aarhus-C | E94 |
| Jan 1991 | Per Henrik Dorff Jorgensen | 2,295 | chT-DEN 9192 | A90 |
| Jan 1994 | Poul Rewitz | 2,285 | Aarhus Open | D02 |
| Feb 2018 | Peter Larsen | 2,268 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | B01 |
| Jan 1989 | Brian Isaksen | 2,245 | Esbjerg | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2001 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,210 |
| Aarhus Open | 1994 | 13 | 8 | 2,336 |
| Aarhus-C | 1994 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,270 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Lindestrom's chess games?
139 games by Torsten Lindestrom, 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 Torsten Lindestrom has played.
What does Torsten Lindestrom play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Torsten Lindestrom opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Lindestrom answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Torsten Lindestrom play as White?
As White, Torsten Lindestrom's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Lindestrom play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Lindestrom most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Torsten Lindestrom's FIDE rating?
Torsten Lindestrom is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Torsten Lindestrom played?
Our database contains 139 games by Torsten Lindestrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 50 draws, 39 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Lindestrom?
139 games by Torsten Lindestrom 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.