Prepare against Axel Blumenstock
DEU · World #54,745 classical · FIDE ID 24610615
When preparing against Axel Blumenstock, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 73 games by Axel Blumenstock, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Axel Blumenstock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Blumenstock 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 | 1,875 | 1,943 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 19.2% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Blumenstock's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Blumenstock's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 57.9% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.2% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Blumenstock usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Blumenstock usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Blumenstock usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Blumenstock usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Blumenstock usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Blumenstock usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Axel Blumenstock's chess games
All 73 games by Axel Blumenstock in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Henrik Carlsen | 2,069 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | B22 |
| Mar 1999 | Dennis Schumacher | 2,066 | ch-Hessen Open | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Steffen Gerke | 1,800 | 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | A00 |
| Aug 2023 | Udo Lanz | 1,744 | 10th Arber Seniors Open | B48 |
| Aug 2026 | Alfred Schmid | 1,605 | 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen Open | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,094 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2003 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| 17th GER Seniors Derby | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,755 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-MTS | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 23. RLP-Senioren-Open | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Blumenstock's chess games?
73 games by Axel Blumenstock, from Jan 2004 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 Blumenstock has played.
What does Axel Blumenstock play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Axel Blumenstock opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Blumenstock answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Axel Blumenstock play as White?
As White, Axel Blumenstock's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Blumenstock play as Black?
As Black, Axel Blumenstock most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Axel Blumenstock's FIDE rating?
Axel Blumenstock is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Axel Blumenstock played?
Our database contains 73 games by Axel Blumenstock, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Blumenstock?
73 games by Axel Blumenstock 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.