Prepare against Axel Ornstein
IM · Sweden · World #22,093 classical · FIDE ID 1700111
Our database contains 1,417 games by Axel Ornstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Ornstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Ornstein 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 | 2,040 | 2,432 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,353 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,350 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,417 | 545 | 487 | 385 | 38.5% |
| As White | 705 | 318 | 237 | 150 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 712 | 227 | 250 | 235 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Ornstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Ornstein's side.
First moves as White (705 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 265 | 37.6% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 151 | 21.4% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 143 | 20.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 139 | 19.7% | 59.7% |
| b4 | 6 | 0.9% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ornstein usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ornstein usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ornstein usually continues e4 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ornstein usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ornstein usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ornstein usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 116 | 39.5% | 49.1% |
| c5 | 108 | 36.7% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 63 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 229 | 91.2% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Axel Ornstein's chess games
All 1,417 games by Axel Ornstein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 545 wins, 487 draws, 385 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 68 | 41/18/9 | 60.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 19/23/16 | 32.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 14/18/10 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 11/14/10 | 31.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 31 | 19/7/5 | 61.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 10/12/9 | 32.3% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 62 | 24/22/16 | 38.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 14/14/18 | 30.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 9/18/18 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 44 | 17/17/10 | 38.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 37 | 8/15/14 | 21.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 3/10/12 | 12.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,545 | chT-SWE 0203 | C88 |
| Jan 1987 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,535 | New York Open | C92 |
| Mar 1976 | Boris Gulko | 2,530 | Yerevan | A14 |
| Feb 1984 | Eric Lobron | 2,520 | Reykjavik Open | B85 |
| Feb 1984 | Lev Alburt | 2,515 | Reykjavik Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1996 | 272 | 175 | 2,482 |
| Stockholm Open | 2012 | 23 | 15 | 2,395 |
| Malmo Open | 2022 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,336 |
| Kringsja International Open | 1978 | 18 | 13 | 2,552 |
| Agneaux St Lo IM | 2009 | 17 | 11 | 2,441 |
| Budapest Tungsram-03 | 1977 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,463 |
| Keres Memorial | 1977 | 15 | 5 | 2,399 |
| Le Havre | 1977 | 15 | 8 | 2,483 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lars Karlsson (17 games) · Thomas Ernst (15 games) · Nils-Gustaf Renman (14 games) · Tom Wedberg (13 games) · Ralf Akesson (12 games) · Dan Cramling (11 games) · Lars Degerman (11 games) · Michael Wiedenkeller (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Ornstein's chess games?
1,417 games by Axel Ornstein, from Apr 2003 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 Ornstein has played.
What does Axel Ornstein play on the first move as White?
Across 705 games with White in our database, Axel Ornstein opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Ornstein answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Axel Ornstein play as White?
As White, Axel Ornstein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (68 games, 60.3% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 32.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (42 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 705 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Ornstein play as Black?
As Black, Axel Ornstein most often plays: English Opening (62 games, 38.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (45 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 712 games.
What is Axel Ornstein's FIDE rating?
Axel Ornstein is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Axel Ornstein played?
Our database contains 1,417 games by Axel Ornstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 545 wins, 487 draws, 385 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Ornstein?
1,417 games by Axel Ornstein 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.