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Axel Falkevall FM

Username: axelfalke

Playing Since: 2014-06-20 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Daily: 1123
52W / 29L / 3D
Rapid: 2315
225W / 125L / 29D
Blitz: 2440
986W / 529L / 89D
Bullet: 2397
382W / 214L / 20D

Axel Falkevall - FIDE Master and Chess Dynamo

Known in the chess world by the username axelfalke, Axel Falkevall proudly holds the prestigious title of FIDE Master. A player who combines strategic depth with an uncanny ability to bounce back, Axel has been on the chess scene for over a decade, climbing the rating ladder with steady determination and a sprinkle of wit.

Rating & Style Highlights

  • Peak Blitz Rating: 2502 (March 2024)
  • Peak Rapid Rating: 2315 (March 2023)
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 2398 (December 2023)
  • Peak Daily Rating: 1635 (February 2020)

With a blitz peak rating crossing 2500, Axel has proven himself to be a formidable force in fast-paced games. His playing style is characterized by high tactical alertness, boasting an impressive 76.1% comeback rate – because giving up is not in his vocabulary. When down a piece, Axel still maintains over 62% win rate, turning adversity into triumph with style.

Wins, Losses, and Occasional Draws

Axel’s overall record reveals a seasoned competitor:

  • Blitz: 1242 wins, 564 losses, 102 draws
  • Rapid: 332 wins, 133 losses, 32 draws
  • Bullet: 453 wins, 243 losses, 27 draws
  • Daily: 57 wins, 34 losses, 5 draws

Who says fast chess is chaotic? Axel’s steady win rate above 60% across all formats reflects a player who masters chaos into calculated brilliance. And just for fun, his longest-ever winning streak is an eye-popping 42 games—an epic run that would make even Magnus pause.

Opening Secrets & Psychological Edge

Interestingly, Axel’s opening strategy is a well-guarded secret—literally. Tagged as "Top Secret," his openings have yielded strong win rates, especially a savvy 65% in blitz games. His best hours to strike are evenings, peaking with a 76.3% win rate around 8 pm to 9 pm, proving that even chess geniuses appreciate a good nighttime hustle.

His tilt factor is at a modest 31, showing that while he may have moments of frustration, Axel’s mental fitness remains robust. Time and time again, he demonstrates that resilience and focus are his trusted allies at the board.

Recent Glory

Fresh off a win dated September 16, 2024, Axel showcased deft handling of the Indian Game, sealing victory by resignation against a 2213-rated opponent. The game was a chess ballet of knights and bishops, ending with Axel’s opponent conceding under pressure—a classic demonstration of pressure-induced surrender.

In Conclusion

Axel Falkevall is not just a chess player; he’s a strategist, a comeback artist, and a late-evening tactician with a penchant for turning the tide when the chips (or pawns) are down. Holding the FIDE Master title with pride, Axel continues to sharpen his skills and surprise opponents, proving that in the battlefield of 64 squares, perseverance combined with clever moves always wins.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Alva Ling Tran 131W / 3L / 4D
gusber1 77W / 29L / 10D
Nils Fredriksson 101W / 8L / 4D
vidargrahn 74W / 14L / 8D
sixtentran 71W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 2440 2315 1123
2023 2397 2394 2315 1181
2022 2151 2259 2295 1183
2021 2045 2208 2170
2020 2100 2093 2087 1523
2019 1665 2032 1898 1612
2018 1665 1887 1758 1527
2017 1537 1609 1529 1334
2016 1006 1339 1350 1260
2015 881 967 1260 1295
2014 1042 732 1159
Rating by Year201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242440732YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 18W / 4L / 2D 14W / 6L / 2D 73.6
2023 97W / 19L / 9D 96W / 14L / 10D 54.6
2022 46W / 15L / 3D 48W / 14L / 4D 51.2
2021 55W / 10L / 4D 55W / 11L / 2D 57.2
2020 165W / 62L / 11D 153W / 62L / 12D 62.7
2019 165W / 58L / 8D 156W / 64L / 8D 53.7
2018 267W / 150L / 24D 257W / 162L / 28D 63.6
2017 125W / 69L / 8D 122W / 70L / 11D 60.3
2016 63W / 36L / 5D 57W / 39L / 2D 60.2
2015 49W / 35L / 5D 49W / 45L / 1D 56.2
2014 14W / 13L / 4D 13W / 16L / 3D 34.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1908 1242 564 102 65.1%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 497 332 133 32 66.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 723 453 243 27 62.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 96 57 34 5 59.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 42 4
Losing 31 0