Prepare against Axel Freiknecht
DEU · World #97,561 classical · FIDE ID 16274504
Our database contains 35 games by Axel Freiknecht, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Freiknecht's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Freiknecht 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 | 1,737 | 1,826 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Freiknecht's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Freiknecht's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Freiknecht usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Freiknecht usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Freiknecht usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Axel Freiknecht's chess games
All 35 games by Axel Freiknecht in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Andreas Rades | 1,706 | Krefeld Christmas Open | A07 |
| Dec 2018 | Marco Payes | 1,652 | 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | A30 |
| Jul 2019 | Wilfried Krolik | 1,558 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B30 |
| Dec 2019 | Benjamin Hofmann | 1,553 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | D06 |
| Jul 2019 | Dieter Rathke | 1,545 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,405 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| 6th Gelsenkirchen Silvester Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| NSV Schach 960 Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Freiknecht's chess games?
35 games by Axel Freiknecht, from Feb 2019 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 Freiknecht has played.
What does Axel Freiknecht play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Axel Freiknecht opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Freiknecht answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Axel Freiknecht play as White?
As White, Axel Freiknecht's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Freiknecht play as Black?
As Black, Axel Freiknecht most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Axel Freiknecht's FIDE rating?
Axel Freiknecht is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Axel Freiknecht played?
Our database contains 35 games by Axel Freiknecht, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Freiknecht?
35 games by Axel Freiknecht 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.