Prepare against Wolfgang Linde
DEU · World #17,206 classical · FIDE ID 4628519
Our database contains 187 games by Wolfgang Linde, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Linde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Linde 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 | 2,083 | 2,186 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 32.1% |
| As White | 96 | 37 | 33 | 26 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 23 | 31 | 37 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Linde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Linde's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 29 | 30.2% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Linde usually continues c3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Linde usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Linde usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Linde usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Linde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Linde usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 48.7% | 28.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 46.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Wolfgang Linde's chess games
All 187 games by Wolfgang Linde in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 60 wins, 64 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E57 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,449 | 24th Werther Schloss Open | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Ivan Loktiev | 2,353 | 23rd Arco Open | D11 |
| Jan 1996 | Marcus Bee | 2,310 | chT-Ruhrgebiet VL2 9596 | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Klaus Bock | 2,255 | chT-Ruhrgebiet VL2 9596 | A24 |
| Apr 2001 | Mark Lamprecht | 2,255 | 7th Werther Schloss Open A | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,224 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Linde's chess games?
187 games by Wolfgang Linde, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Wolfgang Linde has played.
What does Wolfgang Linde play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Linde opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Linde answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Linde play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Linde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Linde play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Linde most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Wolfgang Linde's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Linde is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Wolfgang Linde played?
Our database contains 187 games by Wolfgang Linde, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 64 draws, 63 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Linde?
187 games by Wolfgang Linde 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.