Prepare against Axel Tuchenhagen
DEU · World #15,887 classical · FIDE ID 4617878
When preparing against Axel Tuchenhagen, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Axel Tuchenhagen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Tuchenhagen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Tuchenhagen 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 | 2,096 | 2,151 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,107 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 67 | 65 | 72 | 32.8% |
| As White | 99 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 105 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Tuchenhagen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Tuchenhagen's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 96.0% | 48.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tuchenhagen usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Tuchenhagen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Tuchenhagen usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Tuchenhagen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Tuchenhagen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 92.5% | 54.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Axel Tuchenhagen's chess games
All 204 games by Axel Tuchenhagen 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: 67 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Manfred Glienke | 2,395 | 16th Berliner Sommer | D55 |
| Oct 2001 | Dirk Nitsche | 2,235 | Regionalliga SO 0102 | D10 |
| Nov 1995 | Janos Blazi | 2,225 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | C49 |
| Dec 2006 | Jochen Schoellmann | 2,193 | Landesliga Sued 0607 | C45 |
| Oct 2014 | Desiderius Meier | 2,170 | Regionalliga SO 1415 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,900 |
| Landesliga Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,814 |
| Landesliga Sued 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| Regionalliga SO 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
| Regionalliga SO 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| Regionalliga SO 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| Landesliga Sued 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Tuchenhagen's chess games?
204 games by Axel Tuchenhagen, 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 Tuchenhagen has played.
What does Axel Tuchenhagen play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Axel Tuchenhagen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Tuchenhagen answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Axel Tuchenhagen play as White?
As White, Axel Tuchenhagen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Tuchenhagen play as Black?
As Black, Axel Tuchenhagen most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Axel Tuchenhagen's FIDE rating?
Axel Tuchenhagen is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Axel Tuchenhagen played?
Our database contains 204 games by Axel Tuchenhagen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Tuchenhagen?
204 games by Axel Tuchenhagen 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.