Prepare against Thomas Axelsson
Sweden · World #114,581 classical · FIDE ID 1707981
When preparing against Thomas Axelsson, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Thomas Axelsson, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Axelsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Axelsson 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 | 1,688 | 1,821 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,816 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,873 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 37.1% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Axelsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Axelsson's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| g4 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Axelsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Axelsson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Axelsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Axelsson usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Axelsson usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Axelsson's chess games
All 35 games by Thomas Axelsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Christer Nilsson | 2,022 | Stockholm Open | C62 |
| May 2014 | Joel Sjostrand | 1,959 | Stockholm Open | B09 |
| May 2014 | Peter Kruuse | 1,946 | Stockholm Open | C65 |
| Jun 2015 | Roland Schmitt | 1,928 | 18th Rhein Main Open B | D53 |
| Nov 2013 | Bjorn Knoppel | 1,869 | Stockholm All Saints Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,408 |
| 18th Rhein Main Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,955 |
| 10th Calvia Amateur Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,903 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open B | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,624 |
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Axelsson's chess games?
35 games by Thomas Axelsson, from Apr 2009 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 Thomas Axelsson has played.
What does Thomas Axelsson play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thomas Axelsson opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.g4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Axelsson answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Thomas Axelsson play as White?
As White, Thomas Axelsson's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Axelsson play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Axelsson most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thomas Axelsson's FIDE rating?
Thomas Axelsson is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Thomas Axelsson played?
Our database contains 35 games by Thomas Axelsson, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Axelsson?
35 games by Thomas Axelsson 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.