Prepare against Axel Tiger-Norqvist
Sweden · World #10,615 classical · FIDE ID 1716816
When preparing against Axel Tiger-Norqvist, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Axel Tiger-Norqvist, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Axel Tiger-Norqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Tiger-Norqvist 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 | 2,160 | 2,244 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,163 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Tiger-Norqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Tiger-Norqvist's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tiger-Norqvist usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tiger-Norqvist usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tiger-Norqvist usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Axel Tiger-Norqvist's chess games
All 58 games by Axel Tiger-Norqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,534 | Vasteras Open | B30 |
| Sep 2018 | Thomas Ernst | 2,333 | Vasteras Open | B04 |
| Oct 2016 | Zbigniew Bator | 2,328 | chT-SWE 1617 | B08 |
| Apr 2022 | Das Soham | 2,303 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | B12 |
| Sep 2018 | Milton Pantzar | 2,300 | Vasteras Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,210 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,148 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,124 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,384 |
| chT-SWE 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,302 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Mästarklassen | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Tiger-Norqvist's chess games?
58 games by Axel Tiger-Norqvist, from Sep 2011 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 Tiger-Norqvist has played.
What does Axel Tiger-Norqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Axel Tiger-Norqvist opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Tiger-Norqvist answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Axel Tiger-Norqvist play as White?
As White, Axel Tiger-Norqvist's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Tiger-Norqvist play as Black?
As Black, Axel Tiger-Norqvist most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Axel Tiger-Norqvist's FIDE rating?
Axel Tiger-Norqvist is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Axel Tiger-Norqvist played?
Our database contains 58 games by Axel Tiger-Norqvist, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Tiger-Norqvist?
58 games by Axel Tiger-Norqvist 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.