Prepare against Axel Denivet
Belgium · World #56,463 classical · FIDE ID 262803
Our database contains 38 games by Axel Denivet, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Denivet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Denivet 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 | 1,868 | 1,962 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,847 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 15.8% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Denivet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Denivet's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Denivet usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Denivet usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Denivet usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Axel Denivet's chess games
All 38 games by Axel Denivet in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Jean-Francois Jourdain | 2,140 | Charleroi Open | C18 |
| Jun 2009 | Alain Degand | 1,954 | Charleroi CREC - Arras Match | B06 |
| May 2008 | David Desinte | 1,926 | ch-BEL FEFB Elite | C18 |
| May 2008 | Philippe Chevry | 1,902 | ch-BEL FEFB Elite | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 13 | 2 | 1,815 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-BEL FEFB Elite | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| 24th Cappelle Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,971 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,817 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,607 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,959 |
| Charleroi CREC - Arras Match | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Denivet's chess games?
38 games by Axel Denivet, from Jul 2007 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 Denivet has played.
What does Axel Denivet play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Axel Denivet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Denivet answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Axel Denivet play as White?
As White, Axel Denivet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Denivet play as Black?
As Black, Axel Denivet most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Axel Denivet's FIDE rating?
Axel Denivet is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Axel Denivet played?
Our database contains 38 games by Axel Denivet, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Denivet?
38 games by Axel Denivet 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.