Prepare against Axel Siggelkow
DEU · World #49,873 classical · FIDE ID 24681350
When preparing against Axel Siggelkow, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Axel Siggelkow, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Siggelkow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Siggelkow 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 | 1,894 | 2,088 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,023 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,009 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Siggelkow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Siggelkow's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Siggelkow usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Siggelkow usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Siggelkow usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Axel Siggelkow's chess games
All 35 games by Axel Siggelkow in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Juergen Kyas | 2,190 | WchT Seniors 50 | D77 |
| Apr 2019 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,071 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | A84 |
| Apr 2019 | Torsten Noldt | 2,013 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | A57 |
| Oct 2007 | Stefan Paschmann | 2,010 | NRW Class1 0708 | E06 |
| Feb 2016 | Harald Mikalsen | 1,980 | 16th Liberec Open | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,980 |
| 16th Liberec Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 18th GER Seniors Derby | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,996 |
| 15th Liberec Open | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,223 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,410 |
| 14th Marianske Lazne Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,564 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Siggelkow's chess games?
35 games by Axel Siggelkow, from Apr 2014 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 Siggelkow has played.
What does Axel Siggelkow play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Axel Siggelkow opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Siggelkow answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Axel Siggelkow play as White?
As White, Axel Siggelkow's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Siggelkow play as Black?
As Black, Axel Siggelkow most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Axel Siggelkow's FIDE rating?
Axel Siggelkow is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (May 2015).
How many games has Axel Siggelkow played?
Our database contains 35 games by Axel Siggelkow, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 9 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Siggelkow?
35 games by Axel Siggelkow 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.