Prepare against Axel Scheffner
FM · DEU · World #6,937 classical · FIDE ID 4602803
Our database contains 172 games by Axel Scheffner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Scheffner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Scheffner 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 | 2,226 | 2,325 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,259 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 70 | 51 | 51 | 40.7% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 28 | 17 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 34 | 23 | 34 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Scheffner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Scheffner's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 84.0% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Scheffner usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 90.9% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
Axel Scheffner's chess games
All 172 games by Axel Scheffner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 51 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 35 | 14/10/11 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Pragua | 2,523 | Oberliga NRW 9596 I | B17 |
| Oct 2010 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,408 | 26th EU-Cup | D30 |
| May 1994 | Steffen Andresen | 2,370 | Bundesliga 1993-94 | E18 |
| Jan 1993 | Wolfram Schoen | 2,360 | Dortmund Open A | D19 |
| Feb 2010 | Sjef Rijnaarts | 2,310 | NRW Class2 0910 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,211 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,383 |
| Oberliga NRW 8889 II | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| BL2-West 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 I | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| Oberliga NRW 9394 II | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
| Schloss-Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Scheffner's chess games?
172 games by Axel Scheffner, from Apr 2003 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 Scheffner has played.
What does Axel Scheffner play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Axel Scheffner opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Scheffner answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Axel Scheffner play as White?
As White, Axel Scheffner's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Scheffner play as Black?
As Black, Axel Scheffner most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Axel Scheffner's FIDE rating?
Axel Scheffner is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Axel Scheffner played?
Our database contains 172 games by Axel Scheffner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 51 draws, 51 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Scheffner?
172 games by Axel Scheffner 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.