Prepare against Axel Nielsen
DNK · World #152,621 classical · FIDE ID 1421905
When preparing against Axel Nielsen, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 100 games by Axel Nielsen, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Nielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Nielsen 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 | 1,599 | 1,626 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 31 | 30 | 39 | 31.0% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Nielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Nielsen's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 45.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nielsen usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Axel Nielsen's chess games
All 100 games by Axel Nielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Nimzowitsch Memorial | 1960 | 13 | 4 | – |
| ch-DEN 53 Mesterskabet | 1962 | 11 | 4 | – |
| ch-DEN 51 Mesterskabet | 1960 | 11 | 7 | – |
| ch-DEN 50 Mesterskabet | 1959 | 11 | 7 | – |
| ch-DEN 52 Mesterskabet | 1961 | 11 | 3 | – |
| Copenhagen | 1956 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Viborg Jubilee | 1957 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-DEN 47 | 1956 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Nielsen's chess games?
100 games by Axel Nielsen, from Apr 2015 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 Nielsen has played.
What does Axel Nielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Axel Nielsen opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Nielsen answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Axel Nielsen play as White?
As White, Axel Nielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Nielsen play as Black?
As Black, Axel Nielsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Axel Nielsen's FIDE rating?
Axel Nielsen is currently rated 1,599 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,626 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Axel Nielsen played?
Our database contains 100 games by Axel Nielsen, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 39 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Nielsen?
100 games by Axel Nielsen 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.