Prepare against Axel Bachmann
GM · PRY · World #190 classical · FIDE ID 3700488
When preparing against Axel Bachmann, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 30.2% over 43 games.
Our database contains 3,202 games by Axel Bachmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Bachmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Bachmann 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 | 2,587 | 2,662 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,615 | 2,656 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,604 | 2,709 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,202 | 1,700 | 666 | 836 | 53.1% |
| As White | 1,641 | 930 | 348 | 363 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 1,561 | 770 | 318 | 473 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Bachmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Bachmann's side.
First moves as White (1,640 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 700 | 42.7% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 354 | 21.6% | 68.5% |
| d4 | 308 | 18.8% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 221 | 13.5% | 69.5% |
| b3 | 30 | 1.8% | 76.7% |
| g3 | 27 | 1.6% | 79.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 68.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues e3 (62.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Bachmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (745 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 229 | 30.7% | 63.8% |
| e5 | 169 | 22.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 130 | 17.4% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 106 | 14.2% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 67 | 9.0% | 59.0% |
| c6 | 21 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (571 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 411 | 72.0% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 91 | 15.9% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 44 | 7.7% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 16 | 2.8% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Axel Bachmann's chess games
All 3,202 games by Axel Bachmann 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: 1,700 wins, 666 draws, 836 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 150 | 98/28/24 | 65.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 128 | 69/29/30 | 53.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 122 | 67/22/33 | 54.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 106 | 66/18/22 | 62.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 64 | 36/15/13 | 56.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 59 | 33/17/9 | 55.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 21/8/13 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 24/7/10 | 58.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 22/8/8 | 57.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 22/9/6 | 59.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 188 | 95/31/62 | 50.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 132 | 75/22/35 | 56.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 84 | 42/5/37 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 75 | 37/18/20 | 49.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 64 | 26/18/20 | 40.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 55 | 27/16/12 | 49.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 27/6/21 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 21/15/17 | 39.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 46 | 33/6/7 | 71.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 43 | 13/16/14 | 30.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | E67 |
| Jan 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,785 | Titled Tue | A25 |
| Sep 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Nov 2020 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,138 | 691.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-PAR | 2019 | 68 | 53 | 2,498 |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 38 | 22 | 2,652 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 27 | 18 | 2,518 |
| Mercosur Cup | 2008 | 23 | 16 | 2,596 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,696 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,641 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2005 | 18 | 13 | 2,345 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Cubas (22 games) · Neuris Delgado Ramirez (20 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (19 games) · Luis Paulo Supi (18 games) · Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (15 games) · Alexei Shirov (15 games) · Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (14 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Bachmann's chess games?
3,202 games by Axel Bachmann, 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 Axel Bachmann has played.
What does Axel Bachmann play on the first move as White?
Across 1,640 games with White in our database, Axel Bachmann opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Bachmann answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Axel Bachmann play as White?
As White, Axel Bachmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (150 games, 65.3% win rate); Réti Opening (128 games, 53.9% win rate); Sicilian (122 games, 54.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,641 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Bachmann play as Black?
As Black, Axel Bachmann most often plays: Modern Defense (188 games, 50.5% win rate); Sicilian (132 games, 56.8% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (84 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,561 games.
What is Axel Bachmann's FIDE rating?
Axel Bachmann is currently rated 2,587 in classical chess, 2,615 in rapid and 2,604 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,662 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Axel Bachmann played?
Our database contains 3,202 games by Axel Bachmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,700 wins, 666 draws, 836 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Bachmann?
3,202 games by Axel Bachmann 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.