Prepare against Sven-Holger Akstinat
DEU · World #29,687 classical · FIDE ID 24602256
When preparing against Sven-Holger Akstinat, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 42.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Sven-Holger Akstinat, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven-Holger Akstinat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven-Holger Akstinat 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 | 1,988 | 2,189 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 92 | 67 | 64 | 41.3% |
| As White | 114 | 51 | 35 | 28 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 32 | 36 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven-Holger Akstinat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven-Holger Akstinat's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 93.0% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Akstinat usually continues c3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Akstinat usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Akstinat usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Akstinat usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Akstinat usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 51.1% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 31.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 56.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 34.1% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Sven-Holger Akstinat's chess games
All 223 games by Sven-Holger Akstinat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 92 wins, 67 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Rikard Medancic | 2,268 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A01 |
| Nov 2012 | Wolf-Dieter Meissner | 2,231 | Troisdorf Open | A11 |
| Jun 2001 | Andreas Basilius Gikas | 2,207 | ch-Mittelrhein | B51 |
| Mar 2003 | Dieter Einwiller | 2,153 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | B01 |
| Jan 2003 | Daniel Hoefer | 2,130 | chA-Stuttgart | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 80 | 54.5 | 2,002 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 15/16 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,869 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Verbandsliga Mittelrhein-Ost 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,029 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 17/18 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga Ost 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven-Holger Akstinat's chess games?
223 games by Sven-Holger Akstinat, from Oct 2003 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 Sven-Holger Akstinat has played.
What does Sven-Holger Akstinat play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Sven-Holger Akstinat opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven-Holger Akstinat answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sven-Holger Akstinat play as White?
As White, Sven-Holger Akstinat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven-Holger Akstinat play as Black?
As Black, Sven-Holger Akstinat most often plays: English Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Sven-Holger Akstinat's FIDE rating?
Sven-Holger Akstinat is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Sven-Holger Akstinat played?
Our database contains 223 games by Sven-Holger Akstinat, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 67 draws, 64 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven-Holger Akstinat?
223 games by Sven-Holger Akstinat 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.