Prepare against Axel Buhrdorf
DEU · World #53,715 classical · FIDE ID 12948357
When preparing against Axel Buhrdorf, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 44 games by Axel Buhrdorf, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Buhrdorf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Buhrdorf 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 | 1,879 | 1,974 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 31.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Buhrdorf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Buhrdorf's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Buhrdorf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Buhrdorf usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Buhrdorf usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Buhrdorf usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Buhrdorf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Buhrdorf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Axel Buhrdorf's chess games
All 44 games by Axel Buhrdorf in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Herwarth Ernst | 1,950 | ch-Bremen Open | B72 |
| Mar 2015 | Nikita Rau | 1,939 | ch-Bremen Open | A07 |
| Apr 2015 | Alexander Norbach | 1,928 | ch-Bremen Open | B80 |
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Gebur | 1,859 | ch-Bremen Open | A86 |
| Apr 2012 | Vera Kohls | 1,856 | ch-Bremen Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 34 | 17.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-Bremen | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Buhrdorf's chess games?
44 games by Axel Buhrdorf, from May 2015 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 Buhrdorf has played.
What does Axel Buhrdorf play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Axel Buhrdorf opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Buhrdorf answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Axel Buhrdorf play as White?
As White, Axel Buhrdorf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Buhrdorf play as Black?
As Black, Axel Buhrdorf most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Axel Buhrdorf's FIDE rating?
Axel Buhrdorf is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Axel Buhrdorf played?
Our database contains 44 games by Axel Buhrdorf, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Buhrdorf?
44 games by Axel Buhrdorf 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.