Prepare against Axel Delorme
GM · France · World #734 classical · FIDE ID 632023
Our database contains 1,323 games by Axel Delorme, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Delorme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Delorme 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 | 2,481 | 2,528 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,471 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,478 | 2,502 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,323 | 556 | 358 | 408 | 42.0% |
| As White | 648 | 294 | 171 | 183 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 675 | 262 | 187 | 225 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Delorme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Delorme's side.
First moves as White (648 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 455 | 70.2% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 148 | 22.8% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 6.6% | 72.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (50.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Delorme usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Delorme usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Delorme usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 159 | 48.3% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 140 | 42.6% | 53.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 3.3% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 136 | 62.1% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 73 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.1% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Axel Delorme's chess games
All 1,323 games by Axel Delorme in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 556 wins, 358 draws, 408 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 74 | 27/15/32 | 36.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 55 | 20/12/23 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 16/11/15 | 38.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 18/13/2 | 54.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 17/2/1 | 85.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 22/5/27 | 40.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 17/16/15 | 35.4% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 45 | 14/13/18 | 31.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 11/17/16 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 7/1/15 | 30.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,650 | ch-Paris Blitz | C65 |
| Jul 2010 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,632 | 28th Andorra Open | A64 |
| May 2010 | Alberto David | 2,631 | 34th Fourmies Open | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,607 | 49th Wch U20 | D30 |
| Oct 2016 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,602 | 20th Corsica Masters Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 453 | 205 | 2,229 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 70 | 49.5 | 2,513 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 22 | 2,524 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 22 | 12 | 2,385 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,307 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2008 | 18 | 14 | 2,314 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2006 | 15 | 10 | 2,154 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,517 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Delorme's chess games?
1,323 games by Axel Delorme, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Delorme has played.
What does Axel Delorme play on the first move as White?
Across 648 games with White in our database, Axel Delorme opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Delorme answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Axel Delorme play as White?
As White, Axel Delorme's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (42 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 648 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Delorme play as Black?
As Black, Axel Delorme most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (45 games, 31.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 675 games.
What is Axel Delorme's FIDE rating?
Axel Delorme is currently rated 2,481 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,478 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,528 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Axel Delorme played?
Our database contains 1,323 games by Axel Delorme, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 556 wins, 358 draws, 408 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Delorme?
1,323 games by Axel Delorme 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.