Prepare against Akira Nakada
IM · United States · World #1,406 classical · FIDE ID 30903920
When preparing against Akira Nakada, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Akira Nakada, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Akira Nakada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akira Nakada 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 | 2,418 | 2,420 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,204 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,225 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 108 | 82 | 83 | 39.6% |
| As White | 141 | 60 | 41 | 40 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 132 | 48 | 41 | 43 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akira Nakada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akira Nakada's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 103 | 73.0% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 19.9% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 54.9% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nakada usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Nakada usually continues Nc3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Nakada usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nakada usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nakada usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Nakada usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 67.6% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 27.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 64.3% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.0% | 42.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Akira Nakada's chess games
All 273 games by Akira Nakada in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 108 wins, 82 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,544 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Jan 2026 | Yair Parkhov | 2,499 | Pan-Am Intercollegiate | C17 |
| Jul 2024 | Djurabek Khamrakulov | 2,491 | New York 1924 Centennial | A13 |
| Jun 2024 | Julio Suarez Gomez | 2,477 | Madrid Open A | B48 |
| Jun 2024 | Diego Macias Pino | 2,471 | Madrid Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 19 | 12 | 2,352 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
| New York Spring IM-B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| Madrid Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,396 |
| ch-Pan American U14 27th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,280 |
| 3rd Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akira Nakada's chess games?
273 games by Akira Nakada, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Akira Nakada has played.
What does Akira Nakada play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Akira Nakada opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akira Nakada answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Akira Nakada play as White?
As White, Akira Nakada's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akira Nakada play as Black?
As Black, Akira Nakada most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Akira Nakada's FIDE rating?
Akira Nakada is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Akira Nakada played?
Our database contains 273 games by Akira Nakada, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 82 draws, 83 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akira Nakada?
273 games by Akira Nakada 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.