Prepare against Axel Birkholz
DEU · World #71,089 classical · FIDE ID 24629332
When preparing against Axel Birkholz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 56 games by Axel Birkholz, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Birkholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Birkholz 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 | 1,818 | 2,008 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,886 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,874 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 30.4% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Birkholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Birkholz's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues exd5 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Axel Birkholz's chess games
All 56 games by Axel Birkholz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Bernhard Foerster | 2,161 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | A36 |
| Aug 2018 | Joachim Kornrumpf | 2,062 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A01 |
| Aug 2010 | Thomas Hedler | 1,971 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | A00 |
| Aug 2013 | Ayush Batzaya | 1,952 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C45 |
| Aug 2007 | Rudi Schwan | 1,939 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,901 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,915 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 9th Deizisau Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
| 4th Deizisau Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Birkholz's chess games?
56 games by Axel Birkholz, from Oct 2006 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 Axel Birkholz has played.
What does Axel Birkholz play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Axel Birkholz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Birkholz answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Axel Birkholz play as White?
As White, Axel Birkholz's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Birkholz play as Black?
As Black, Axel Birkholz most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Axel Birkholz's FIDE rating?
Axel Birkholz is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Axel Birkholz played?
Our database contains 56 games by Axel Birkholz, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Birkholz?
56 games by Axel Birkholz 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.