Prepare against Axel Tunsjo
Norway · World #6,266 classical · FIDE ID 1533169
When preparing against Axel Tunsjo, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Axel Tunsjo, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Axel Tunsjo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Tunsjo 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 | 2,241 | 2,241 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,137 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,137 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 67 | 25 | 57 | 45.0% |
| As White | 73 | 38 | 8 | 27 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Tunsjo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Tunsjo's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 93.2% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Tunsjo usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Tunsjo usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tunsjo usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Tunsjo usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tunsjo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 90.9% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Axel Tunsjo's chess games
All 149 games by Axel Tunsjo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Oct 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, 25 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Roar Elseth | 2,285 | ch-OSLO OSS A | D26 |
| Jun 2020 | Odin Blikra Vea | 2,204 | Oslo Offerspill Open | C11 |
| Sep 2020 | Sondre Melaa | 2,175 | ch-OSLO OSS A | B54 |
| Feb 2019 | Francisco Silva Gonzalez | 2,142 | Kragero Open | C53 |
| Sep 2020 | Oivind Johansen | 2,028 | ch-OSLO OSS A | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,856 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-NOR U14 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 1,902 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,003 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Oslo | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 1,913 |
| 11th Oslo Sveins Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Oslo Offerspill Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Tunsjo's chess games?
149 games by Axel Tunsjo, from Nov 2015 to Oct 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 Tunsjo has played.
What does Axel Tunsjo play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Axel Tunsjo opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Tunsjo answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Axel Tunsjo play as White?
As White, Axel Tunsjo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Tunsjo play as Black?
As Black, Axel Tunsjo most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Axel Tunsjo's FIDE rating?
Axel Tunsjo is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Axel Tunsjo played?
Our database contains 149 games by Axel Tunsjo, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 25 draws, 57 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Tunsjo?
149 games by Axel Tunsjo 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.