Prepare against Arie Axelrod
FM · Israel · World #9,039 classical · FIDE ID 2804867
Our database contains 192 games by Arie Axelrod, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arie Axelrod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arie Axelrod 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 | 2,185 | 2,403 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,348 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 63 | 44 | 85 | 32.8% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 17 | 35 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 30 | 27 | 50 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arie Axelrod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arie Axelrod's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 74.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 17.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Axelrod usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Axelrod usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Axelrod usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Axelrod usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Axelrod usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Axelrod usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 60.0% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 91.1% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
Arie Axelrod's chess games
All 192 games by Arie Axelrod 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, 44 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Boris Kantsler | 2,491 | chT-ISR 0809 | A57 |
| Dec 2010 | Yaacov Zilberman | 2,481 | Haifa Channukah | E21 |
| Apr 2013 | Israel Caspi | 2,461 | ch-ISR | C28 |
| Jan 2025 | E Zanan | 2,450 | TCh-ISR | C02 |
| Dec 2010 | Gabriel Flom | 2,446 | Haifa Channukah | E59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 27 | 13 | 2,314 |
| Petah Tikva | 2010 | 16 | 7 | 2,261 |
| TCh-ISR | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,269 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| ch-ISR 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,346 |
| Elitzur Cup | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,147 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arie Axelrod's chess games?
192 games by Arie Axelrod, 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 Arie Axelrod has played.
What does Arie Axelrod play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Arie Axelrod opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arie Axelrod answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Arie Axelrod play as White?
As White, Arie Axelrod's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arie Axelrod play as Black?
As Black, Arie Axelrod most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Arie Axelrod's FIDE rating?
Arie Axelrod is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Arie Axelrod played?
Our database contains 192 games by Arie Axelrod, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 44 draws, 85 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arie Axelrod?
192 games by Arie Axelrod 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.