Prepare against Akim Pikh
Ukraine · World #64,989 classical · FIDE ID 34166262
When preparing against Akim Pikh, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Akim Pikh, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Akim Pikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akim Pikh 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 | 1,839 | 1,994 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,539 | 1,539 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 53.3% |
| As White | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 271 rated games against 183 different opponents, across 43 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 152 | 77 | 34 | 41 | 50.7% | 1,808 | 1,881 | 11 |
| Rapid | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% | 1,433 | 1,373 | 5 |
| Blitz | 94 | 48 | 5 | 41 | 51.1% | 1,909 | 1,860 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 14 | 9 | 49 | 19.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 64 | 26 | 14 | 61.5% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 43 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 1,837 | 1,922 |
| 2025 | 139 | 67 | 17 | 55 | 1,884 | 1,884 |
| 2024 | 38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 1,801 | 1,853 |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1,448 | 1,528 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,249 | 1,306 |
| 2021 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,119 | 969 |
Where Akim Pikh has played
United States (36) · Ireland (4) · Ukraine (2) · Estonia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akim Pikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akim Pikh's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 70.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pikh usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pikh usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pikh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pikh usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Akim Pikh's chess games
All 30 games by Akim Pikh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% | |
| Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Tristan Taylor | 2,203 | 2025 Washington Winter Classic | Rudolph Open | — |
| Jul 2025 | CM Ananth Gottumukkala | 2,188 | 2025 Seattle Seafair Open | Open | — |
| Dec 2025 | Karson Lu | 2,035 | 2025 Washington Winter Classic | Rudolph Open | — |
| Feb 2026 | Thorwe Pratik | 2,031 | 2026 Washington Presidents Cup | Kennedy Open | — |
| Feb 2026 | Brian Lee | 2,030 | 2026 Washington State Championship | Invitational | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Washington State Championship | Invitational | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| 2026 Washington Presidents Cup | Kennedy Open | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| 2025 Washington Winter Classic | Rudolph Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,243 |
| 2026 Intermat Candidates Chess Tournament | 6th - 10th Grade | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| 2026 Harmon Memorial Chess Tournament | Gondor Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,032 |
| 2025 Seattle Seafair Open | Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,284 |
| 2025 King County Open | Kenmore Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| 2025 Seattle Chess Classic | Tiglon Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akim Pikh's chess games?
30 games by Akim Pikh, from Jul 2021 to Oct 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 Akim Pikh has played.
What does Akim Pikh play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Akim Pikh opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akim Pikh answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Akim Pikh play as White?
As White, Akim Pikh's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akim Pikh play as Black?
As Black, Akim Pikh most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Akim Pikh's FIDE rating?
Akim Pikh is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,539 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Akim Pikh played?
Our database contains 30 games by Akim Pikh, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akim Pikh?
30 games by Akim Pikh 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.