Prepare against Akshay Thakersee
CM · ZAF · World #145,620 classical · FIDE ID 14321602
When preparing against Akshay Thakersee, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Akshay Thakersee, covering Apr 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Akshay Thakersee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akshay Thakersee 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 | 1,610 | 1,629 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 44.6% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akshay Thakersee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akshay Thakersee's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Thakersee usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Thakersee usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Thakersee usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 30.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Akshay Thakersee's chess games
All 56 games by Akshay Thakersee in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Nov 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Samuel Wanjala | 1,411 | ch-Africa U12 | C61 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Bertelsmann | 1,331 | ch-Africa U12 | B43 |
| Dec 2019 | Kennedy Shane | 1,314 | ch-Africa U12 | B43 |
| Apr 2017 | Liam Baruch | 1,196 | ch-RSA U10 | B30 |
| Apr 2015 | Shayur Vather | 1,048 | ch-RSA U08 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U10 | 2017 | 20 | 8.5 | 965 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-RSA U08 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 879 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1,748 |
| chT-RSA U10 | 2016 | 5 | 5 | 1,146 |
| ch-RSA U16 | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,577 |
| ch-African Schools U09 | 2016 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akshay Thakersee's chess games?
56 games by Akshay Thakersee, from Apr 2019 to Nov 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 Akshay Thakersee has played.
What does Akshay Thakersee play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Akshay Thakersee opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akshay Thakersee answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Akshay Thakersee play as White?
As White, Akshay Thakersee's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akshay Thakersee play as Black?
As Black, Akshay Thakersee most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Akshay Thakersee's FIDE rating?
Akshay Thakersee is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,629 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Akshay Thakersee played?
Our database contains 56 games by Akshay Thakersee, covering Apr 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akshay Thakersee?
56 games by Akshay Thakersee 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.