Prepare against Axel Fritz
DEU · World #57,558 classical · FIDE ID 24616052
Our database contains 58 games by Axel Fritz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Fritz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Fritz 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 | 1,865 | 2,005 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,937 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 29.3% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Fritz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Fritz's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fritz usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fritz usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Fritz usually continues Qd3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Fritz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fritz usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Axel Fritz's chess games
All 58 games by Axel Fritz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Arnold Essing | 2,278 | 2nd Lippe Cup | D51 |
| Sep 2007 | Guido Goessling | 2,239 | 4th Lippe Cup | D45 |
| Oct 2006 | Martin Fenner | 2,085 | 3rd Lippe Cup | A50 |
| Apr 2004 | Oliver Mussgnug | 2,068 | 10th Werther Schloss Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Bjoern Wellmann | 2,066 | Oberliga NRW 9798 II | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bad Pyrmont Pape Open A | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,488 |
| 4th Lippe Cup | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,154 |
| 11th Werther Schloss Open A | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 1,856 |
| 9th Werther Schloss Open B | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 10th Werther Schloss Open A | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,984 |
| 3rd Lippe Cup | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,992 |
| 2nd Lippe Cup | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,193 |
| Lippe Cup 01st | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Fritz's chess games?
58 games by Axel Fritz, from Jul 2005 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 Fritz has played.
What does Axel Fritz play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Axel Fritz opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Fritz answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Axel Fritz play as White?
As White, Axel Fritz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Fritz play as Black?
As Black, Axel Fritz most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Axel Fritz's FIDE rating?
Axel Fritz is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Axel Fritz played?
Our database contains 58 games by Axel Fritz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Fritz?
58 games by Axel Fritz 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.