Prepare against Luitjen Akselsson Apol
FM · FRO · World #3,938 classical · FIDE ID 7202466
When preparing against Luitjen Akselsson Apol, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 170 | 77 | 143 | 43.6% |
| As White | 196 | 101 | 37 | 58 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 194 | 69 | 40 | 85 | 35.6% |
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 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 75.5% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 19.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.1% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Apol usually continues Nf3 (48.3% 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 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Apol usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Apol usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Apol usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 97.2% | 47.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 96.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Luitjen Akselsson Apol's chess games
All 390 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 170 wins, 77 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 49 | 16/9/24 | 32.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| 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% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
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 2026 | Nderim Saraci | 2,453 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A46 |
| Sep 2024 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,421 | Olympiad-45 | B95 |
| Nov 2023 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,407 | 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,124 |
| Reykjavik Icelandic Open | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,789 |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,133 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,067 |
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?
390 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol, from Mar 2015 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 Luitjen Akselsson Apol has played.
What does Luitjen Akselsson Apol play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Luitjen Akselsson Apol opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (19% 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 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% 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 (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 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 (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 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 390 games by Luitjen Akselsson Apol, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 77 draws, 143 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luitjen Akselsson Apol?
390 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.