Prepare against Akshaya Kalaiyalahan
FM · United Kingdom · World #12,833 classical · FIDE ID 422894
When preparing against Akshaya Kalaiyalahan, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Akshaya Kalaiyalahan, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akshaya Kalaiyalahan 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 | 2,130 | 2,288 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,062 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 210 | 192 | 256 | 31.9% |
| As White | 324 | 120 | 103 | 101 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 334 | 90 | 89 | 155 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's side.
First moves as White (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 55.9% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 24.4% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 31 | 9.6% | 41.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 9.3% | 43.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kalaiyalahan usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kalaiyalahan usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kalaiyalahan usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kalaiyalahan usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kalaiyalahan usually continues g3 (44.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kalaiyalahan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 90.7% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.1% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 64.6% | 30.5% |
| d5 | 33 | 33.3% | 39.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's chess games
All 658 games by Akshaya Kalaiyalahan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Jul 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: 210 wins, 192 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 15/13/11 | 38.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 9/13/15 | 24.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 35 | 11/13/11 | 31.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 39 | 8/19/12 | 20.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 1/3/11 | 6.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Aug 2020 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,405 | Online Olym Div Top-C | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | D12 |
| Jul 2023 | Jose Miguel Ortega Ruiz | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Dec 2015 | James P Jackson | 2,355 | 7th London Classic Open | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 62 | 14 | 1,988 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 14 | 1,838 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 17 | 5 | 1,782 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,001 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,089 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's chess games?
658 games by Akshaya Kalaiyalahan, from Sep 2011 to Jul 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 Akshaya Kalaiyalahan has played.
What does Akshaya Kalaiyalahan play on the first move as White?
Across 324 games with White in our database, Akshaya Kalaiyalahan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akshaya Kalaiyalahan answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Akshaya Kalaiyalahan play as White?
As White, Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Catalan (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 324 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akshaya Kalaiyalahan play as Black?
As Black, Akshaya Kalaiyalahan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (39 games, 20.5% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Akshaya Kalaiyalahan's FIDE rating?
Akshaya Kalaiyalahan is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Akshaya Kalaiyalahan played?
Our database contains 658 games by Akshaya Kalaiyalahan, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 192 draws, 256 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akshaya Kalaiyalahan?
658 games by Akshaya Kalaiyalahan 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.