Linus Sandstad
NOR · FIDE ID 1552376 · 46 tournament games since 2022
Standard
2048
#212 in NOR (active)
Rapid
2064
#160 in NOR (active)
Blitz
1945
#321 in NOR (active)
Score
55%
19 W · 13 D · 14 L
Opp. avg
1967
Last 46 games
Last game
2025-10-12
Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM
Prep summary
- As White: 1.e4 in 61% of games (scores 71%), otherwise 1.d4 (30%).
- Against 1.e4: 1...c5 in 7 of 10 games (Sicilian Defense), scoring 43%.
- Against 1.d4: 1...d5 in 5 of 7 games (Queen's Pawn Game), scoring 40%.
- Comfort zone: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack as White, 100% in 3 games.
- By opponent strength: 48% against higher-rated players, 67% against lower-rated.
Based on 46 over-the-board games (40 classical · 1 rapid). 23 with White (61%), 23 with Black (50%).
Openings as White
First move
| 1.e4 | 14 | 71% |
| 1.d4 | 7 | 57% |
| 1.Nf3 | 1 | 0% |
| 1.c4 | 1 | 0% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Catalan Opening: Open Defense | 3 | 50% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack | 3 | 100% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Alekhine-Maróczy Gambit | 1 | 50% |
| Philidor Defense: Lion Variation | 1 | 0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Short Variation | 1 | 100% |
Openings as Black
Against 1.e4 (10 games)
| 1...c5 Sicilian Defense | 7 | 43% |
| 1...e6 French Defense | 1 | 100% |
| 1...c6 Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 100% |
Against 1.d4 (7 games)
| 1...d5 Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 40% |
| 1...Nf6 Indian Defense | 1 | 0% |
| 1...f5 Dutch Defense | 1 | 50% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 25% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation | 2 | 0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Marshall Gambit, Forgotten Variation | 1 | 100% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Harrwitz Attack, Two Knights Defense, Blockade Line | 1 | 0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Pawn Center Variation | 1 | 100% |
Recent games
| Date | Opponent and event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-12 | Felix Wiger-Nordas (2010) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | ½ |
| 2025-10-11 | Mahir Taneja (1985) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | L |
| 2025-10-10 | Eivind Grunt Kreken (2372) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | L |
| 2025-10-09 | Aidas Juodziukynas (1930) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | W |
| 2025-10-08 | Morten Andersen (2199) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | W |
| 2025-10-08 | Havard Eriksen Bech (2006) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | L |
| 2025-10-07 | Shiyam Thavandiran (2402) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | L |
| 2025-10-06 | Aksel Elias Gjersvik (1956) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | W |
| 2025-10-05 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy (2492) Fagernes International Autumn 2025 | GM · classical | L |
| 2025-07-12 | Manuel Ramirez Garrastacho (2113) Norwegian Championship 2025 | Mester · classical | W |
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