Prepare against Luitjen Akselsson Apol
FM · FRO · World #3,920 classical · FIDE ID 7202466
Our database contains 379 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luitjen Akselsson Apol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luitjen Akselsson Apol 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 | 2,305 | 2,335 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,195 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,131 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 165 | 76 | 138 | 43.5% |
| As White | 190 | 98 | 37 | 55 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 189 | 67 | 39 | 83 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luitjen Akselsson Apol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luitjen Akselsson Apol's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 76.3% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 35 | 18.4% | 75.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Apol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Apol usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Apol usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 75.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Apol usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Apol usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Apol usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 96.5% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Luitjen Akselsson Apol's chess games
All 379 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 165 wins, 76 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 16/9/23 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Jan Vykouk | 2,483 | Olympiad-45 | B94 |
| Sep 2024 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,478 | Olympiad-45 | D48 |
| Sep 2024 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,421 | Olympiad-45 | B95 |
| Nov 2023 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,407 | 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | C07 |
| Sep 2022 | Igor Efimov | 2,360 | 4th Vaduz ESNA | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2025 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,292 |
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,609 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,067 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,124 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,789 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,685 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,133 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luitjen Akselsson Apol's chess games?
379 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol, from Mar 2015 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 Luitjen Akselsson Apol has played.
What does Luitjen Akselsson Apol play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Luitjen Akselsson Apol opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luitjen Akselsson Apol answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Luitjen Akselsson Apol play as White?
As White, Luitjen Akselsson Apol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luitjen Akselsson Apol play as Black?
As Black, Luitjen Akselsson Apol most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Luitjen Akselsson Apol's FIDE rating?
Luitjen Akselsson Apol is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Luitjen Akselsson Apol played?
Our database contains 379 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 76 draws, 138 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luitjen Akselsson Apol?
379 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol 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.