Prepare against Akram Khoder
IM · Lebanon · World #3,973 classical · FIDE ID 5306914
When preparing against Akram Khoder, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Akram Khoder, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Akram Khoder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akram Khoder 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 | 2,304 | 2,318 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,295 | 2,298 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,167 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 121 | 32 | 91 | 49.6% |
| As White | 124 | 67 | 14 | 43 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 54 | 18 | 48 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akram Khoder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akram Khoder's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 75.8% | 58.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 8.9% | 81.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 58.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Khoder usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Khoder usually continues c4 (41.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Khoder usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 9% of White games, 81.8% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Khoder usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Khoder usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Khoder usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 63.5% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 21 | 33.3% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 53.1% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
Akram Khoder's chess games
All 244 games by Akram Khoder in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 121 wins, 32 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 20/4/5 | 69.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,662 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Jan 2026 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Sep 2026 | Tomi Nyback | 2,593 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E04 |
| Jan 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,582 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Nov 2025 | Adlane Arab | 2,465 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 32 | 2,366 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,073 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,468 |
| Aley Hariri Rapid Cup | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,363 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,378 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,217 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akram Khoder's chess games?
244 games by Akram Khoder, from Apr 2017 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 Akram Khoder has played.
What does Akram Khoder play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Akram Khoder opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akram Khoder answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Akram Khoder play as White?
As White, Akram Khoder's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 69.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akram Khoder play as Black?
As Black, Akram Khoder most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Akram Khoder's FIDE rating?
Akram Khoder is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,295 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Akram Khoder played?
Our database contains 244 games by Akram Khoder, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 32 draws, 91 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akram Khoder?
244 games by Akram Khoder 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.