Prepare against Axel Berghof
DEU · World #17,131 classical · FIDE ID 4641345
When preparing against Axel Berghof, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 33 games by Axel Berghof, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Axel Berghof's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Berghof 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 | 2,056 | 2,180 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,080 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 68 rated games against 64 different opponents, across 10 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 49 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 32.7% | 2,070 | 2,070 | 8 |
| Blitz | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% | 2,008 | 2,079 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 22 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 44 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 54.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2,008 | 2,079 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,163 | 2,049 |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2,091 | 2,122 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1,906 | 1,906 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2,060 | 2,003 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,143 | 2,200 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,997 | 2,111 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,340 | 1,940 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Berghof's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Berghof's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Berghof usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Berghof usually continues b4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Berghof usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Berghof usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berghof usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Axel Berghof's chess games
All 33 games by Axel Berghof in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jochen Wege | 2,265 | Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | C03 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Kopp | 2,120 | Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | B20 |
| Jan 1999 | Irina Ionescu | 2,117 | Bratto Open B 5th | C50 |
| Nov 2017 | Helge Rettig | 2,005 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B12 |
| Nov 2017 | Dietmar Wachsmann | 1,999 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-C 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,257 |
| 2nd Bamberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 34. Deutsche Senioren MM 2026 | 50+ | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,925 |
| GER CupT | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,210 |
| Bratto Open B 5th | 1999 | 2 | 2 | 2,517 |
| 4th Bamberg Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 |
| 5th Bamberg Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Berghof's chess games?
33 games by Axel Berghof, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Berghof has played.
What does Axel Berghof play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Axel Berghof opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Berghof answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Axel Berghof play as White?
As White, Axel Berghof's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Berghof play as Black?
As Black, Axel Berghof most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Axel Berghof's FIDE rating?
Axel Berghof is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (May 2010).
How many games has Axel Berghof played?
Our database contains 33 games by Axel Berghof, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Berghof?
33 games by Axel Berghof 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.