Prepare against Axel Berglind
Sweden · World #14,163 classical · FIDE ID 1720228
When preparing against Axel Berglind, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Axel Berglind, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Axel Berglind's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Berglind 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 | 2,115 | 2,179 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,199 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,240 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 37 | 38 | 69 | 25.7% |
| As White | 64 | 15 | 22 | 27 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 80 | 22 | 16 | 42 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Berglind's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Berglind's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 59.4% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 23 | 35.9% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Berglind usually continues Nc3 (32.1% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Berglind usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Berglind usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Berglind usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Berglind usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Berglind usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 97.2% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 81.5% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Axel Berglind's chess games
All 144 games by Axel Berglind in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 38 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,455 | Lund CellaVision Cup | B50 |
| May 2022 | Christian Jepson | 2,401 | Deltalift Open | A30 |
| May 2016 | Anton Frisk Kockum | 2,382 | Deltalift Open | A30 |
| Feb 2015 | Axel Ornstein | 2,330 | Vaxjo Open | B24 |
| Jul 2017 | Tom Rydstrom | 2,322 | ch-SWE U20 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 31 | 11.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,201 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,988 |
| 46th Rilton Cup | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| 45th Rilton Cup | 2016 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,839 |
| Uppsala Young Champions Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Berglind's chess games?
144 games by Axel Berglind, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Berglind has played.
What does Axel Berglind play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Axel Berglind opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Berglind answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Axel Berglind play as White?
As White, Axel Berglind's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Berglind play as Black?
As Black, Axel Berglind most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Axel Berglind's FIDE rating?
Axel Berglind is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Axel Berglind played?
Our database contains 144 games by Axel Berglind, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 38 draws, 69 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Berglind?
144 games by Axel Berglind 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.