Prepare against Axel Vanneste
France · World #92,772 classical · FIDE ID 36020192
When preparing against Axel Vanneste, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 51 games by Axel Vanneste, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Axel Vanneste's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Axel Vanneste 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 | 1,751 | 1,769 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,731 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 21 | 1 | 29 | 41.2% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Axel Vanneste's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Axel Vanneste's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vanneste usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vanneste usually continues Bc4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vanneste usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Axel Vanneste's chess games
All 51 games by Axel Vanneste in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 1 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Mathys Noir | 1,890 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | B98 |
| May 2020 | Lionel Goyer | 1,782 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | D02 |
| May 2020 | Ludovic Bourgeois | 1,748 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A40 |
| Mar 2021 | Jafer Shaik | 1,735 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | B43 |
| May 2020 | Justin Berger | 1,735 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 5 | 1,653 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,797 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Equeurdreville UST Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Axel Vanneste's chess games?
51 games by Axel Vanneste, from Jul 2019 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 Vanneste has played.
What does Axel Vanneste play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Axel Vanneste opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Axel Vanneste answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games).
What openings does Axel Vanneste play as White?
As White, Axel Vanneste's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Axel Vanneste play as Black?
As Black, Axel Vanneste most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Axel Vanneste's FIDE rating?
Axel Vanneste is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Axel Vanneste played?
Our database contains 51 games by Axel Vanneste, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 1 draws, 29 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Axel Vanneste?
51 games by Axel Vanneste 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.