Prepare against Akash Thakur
FM · India · World #5,158 classical · FIDE ID 5008514
When preparing against Akash Thakur, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 38 games.
Our database contains 500 games by Akash Thakur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Akash Thakur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akash Thakur 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 | 2,272 | 2,369 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,228 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,215 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 179 | 160 | 161 | 35.8% |
| As White | 245 | 100 | 78 | 67 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 255 | 79 | 82 | 94 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akash Thakur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akash Thakur's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 74.7% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 58 | 23.7% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Thakur usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Thakur usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Thakur usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Thakur usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Thakur usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Thakur usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 121 | 96.8% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 84.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 15.6% | 55.0% |
Akash Thakur's chess games
All 500 games by Akash Thakur in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 179 wins, 160 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 33 | 9/12/12 | 27.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 38 | 8/18/12 | 21.1% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 10/11/13 | 29.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,546 | 4th Mumbai Mayors Cup | D17 |
| Jan 2016 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,545 | 8th Chennai Open | C81 |
| Feb 2010 | Swayangsu Satyapragyan | 2,480 | 2nd Chennai Open | D01 |
| Feb 2015 | R. Rajpara Ankit | 2,479 | Graz Open A | D40 |
| Jan 2009 | Ponnuswamy Konguvel | 2,462 | 1st Gurgon Open | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,266 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 24 | 10 | 2,205 |
| Graz Open A | 2019 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,404 |
| 48th chB-IND | 2010 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-IND 48th | 2010 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,368 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akash Thakur's chess games?
500 games by Akash Thakur, from Apr 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 Akash Thakur has played.
What does Akash Thakur play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Akash Thakur opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akash Thakur answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Akash Thakur play as White?
As White, Akash Thakur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akash Thakur play as Black?
As Black, Akash Thakur most often plays: Slav Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (34 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Akash Thakur's FIDE rating?
Akash Thakur is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Akash Thakur played?
Our database contains 500 games by Akash Thakur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 160 draws, 161 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akash Thakur?
500 games by Akash Thakur 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.