Prepare against Akshath Shivakumar
United Kingdom · World #35,466 classical · FIDE ID 499765
Our database contains 117 games by Akshath Shivakumar, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Akshath Shivakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akshath Shivakumar 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 | 1,956 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,880 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 33 | 41 | 43 | 28.2% |
| As White | 58 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 10 | 25 | 24 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akshath Shivakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akshath Shivakumar's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 93.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Shivakumar usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Shivakumar usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Shivakumar usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Shivakumar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Shivakumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Shivakumar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Akshath Shivakumar's chess games
All 117 games by Akshath Shivakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Aug 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: 33 wins, 41 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Samuel Marsden | 2,065 | English Open | E33 |
| Feb 2026 | Petr Marusenko | 2,057 | Isle of Wight Masters | A80 |
| Oct 2025 | A Brett | 2,034 | Coventry Int. Open | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Finn Schell | 1,995 | English Open | D35 |
| Nov 2023 | John S Garnett | 1,950 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,780 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,817 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,769 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akshath Shivakumar's chess games?
117 games by Akshath Shivakumar, from Nov 2022 to Aug 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 Akshath Shivakumar has played.
What does Akshath Shivakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Akshath Shivakumar opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akshath Shivakumar answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Akshath Shivakumar play as White?
As White, Akshath Shivakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akshath Shivakumar play as Black?
As Black, Akshath Shivakumar most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Akshath Shivakumar's FIDE rating?
Akshath Shivakumar is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Akshath Shivakumar played?
Our database contains 117 games by Akshath Shivakumar, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 41 draws, 43 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akshath Shivakumar?
117 games by Akshath Shivakumar 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.