Prepare against Axel Falkevall
IM · Sweden · World #2,208 classical · FIDE ID 1735560
When preparing against Axel Falkevall, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Axel Falkevall, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Falkevall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Falkevall 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 | 2,372 | 2,401 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,396 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,326 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 157 | 121 | 110 | 40.5% |
| As White | 191 | 86 | 64 | 41 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 197 | 71 | 57 | 69 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Falkevall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Falkevall's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 54.5% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 80 | 41.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Falkevall usually continues c3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Falkevall usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Falkevall usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Falkevall usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Falkevall usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Falkevall usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 50.6% | 63.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 29.6% | 27.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 94.4% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Axel Falkevall's chess games
All 388 games by Axel Falkevall in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 157 wins, 121 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/13/2 | 34.8% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | B Amin | 2,652 | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | E71 |
| Oct 2023 | David Gavrilescu | 2,534 | Uppsala Young Champions 10th | E61 |
| Sep 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,486 | 5th Hotel Stockholm North | C88 |
| Jan 2024 | Leonardo Costa | 2,472 | 51st Rilton Cup | C79 |
| Jan 2026 | Rishi Sardana | 2,459 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2023 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,258 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,265 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 22 | 14 | 2,210 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,167 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,347 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,485 |
| 8th Uppsala Young Champions | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Falkevall's chess games?
388 games by Axel Falkevall, from Apr 2016 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 Falkevall has played.
What does Axel Falkevall play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Axel Falkevall opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Falkevall answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Axel Falkevall play as White?
As White, Axel Falkevall's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Falkevall play as Black?
As Black, Axel Falkevall most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Axel Falkevall's FIDE rating?
Axel Falkevall is currently rated 2,372 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Axel Falkevall played?
Our database contains 388 games by Axel Falkevall, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 121 draws, 110 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Falkevall?
388 games by Axel Falkevall 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.