Prepare against Carlos Axarlian
Argentina · World #18,528 classical · FIDE ID 115266
When preparing against Carlos Axarlian, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 8.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Carlos Axarlian, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Axarlian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Axarlian 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 | 2,070 | 2,126 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,088 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,157 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 97 | 71 | 120 | 33.7% |
| As White | 141 | 59 | 35 | 47 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 147 | 38 | 36 | 73 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Axarlian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Axarlian's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 93.6% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.5% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Axarlian usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Axarlian usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Axarlian usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Axarlian usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Axarlian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 76.7% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 23.3% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 33.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Carlos Axarlian's chess games
All 288 games by Carlos Axarlian in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 97 wins, 71 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 2/5/16 | 8.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,534 | Torre Blanca-Parque Chacabuco m | B98 |
| Aug 2008 | German Della Morte | 2,387 | chT-ARG | B93 |
| Dec 2024 | Richard Bitoon | 2,374 | Titled Tue Late | B43 |
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,345 | Titled Tue Late | B64 |
| Dec 2024 | Batyrkhan Muratov | 2,337 | Titled Tue Early | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 73 | 27 | 2,058 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,163 |
| Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,107 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,026 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| Grafica Yael ITT 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
Interactive opening tree from all 288 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Axarlian's chess games?
288 games by Carlos Axarlian, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Carlos Axarlian has played.
What does Carlos Axarlian play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Carlos Axarlian opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Axarlian answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Axarlian play as White?
As White, Carlos Axarlian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Axarlian play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Axarlian most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 8.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Carlos Axarlian's FIDE rating?
Carlos Axarlian is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Carlos Axarlian played?
Our database contains 288 games by Carlos Axarlian, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 71 draws, 120 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Axarlian?
288 games by Carlos Axarlian 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.