Prepare against Axel Kleist
Sweden · World #9,973 classical · FIDE ID 1764322
When preparing against Axel Kleist, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 31 games by Axel Kleist, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Kleist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Kleist 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 | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,281 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Kleist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Kleist's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kleist usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kleist usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kleist usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kleist usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Axel Kleist's chess games
All 31 games by Axel Kleist in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | William Olsson | 2,386 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Strom-Engdahl | 2,308 | Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | C41 |
| Feb 2026 | Hugo Wernberg | 2,281 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Anton Frank | 2,213 | Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | B45 |
| Jul 2026 | Victor Lilliehook | 2,177 | Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,311 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,909 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Junior-SM | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,003 |
| Avenyn Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,970 |
| Elite Hotels Open 2026 | Elite | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,333 |
| Kvibergspelen Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Kleist's chess games?
31 games by Axel Kleist, from Mar 2023 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 Kleist has played.
What does Axel Kleist play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Axel Kleist opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Kleist answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games).
What openings does Axel Kleist play as White?
As White, Axel Kleist's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Kleist play as Black?
As Black, Axel Kleist most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Axel Kleist's FIDE rating?
Axel Kleist is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Axel Kleist played?
Our database contains 31 games by Axel Kleist, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Kleist?
31 games by Axel Kleist 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.