Prepare against Borgaonkar Akshay
IM · India · World #1,763 classical · FIDE ID 25639110
When preparing against Borgaonkar Akshay, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 471 games by Borgaonkar Akshay, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Borgaonkar Akshay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borgaonkar Akshay 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 | 2,396 | 2,453 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,345 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,322 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 223 | 107 | 141 | 47.3% |
| As White | 239 | 125 | 51 | 63 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 232 | 98 | 56 | 78 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borgaonkar Akshay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borgaonkar Akshay's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 69.5% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 36 | 15.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 10.0% | 64.6% |
| a3 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Akshay usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Akshay usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Akshay usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Akshay usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Akshay usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Akshay usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 51.4% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 21 | 19.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 14 | 12.8% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 52.4% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 23.2% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
Borgaonkar Akshay's chess games
All 471 games by Borgaonkar Akshay in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 223 wins, 107 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 37 | 22/6/9 | 59.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,759 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,685 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B53 |
| Jun 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | B62 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,650 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 235 | 142 | 2,419 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 48 | 24 | 2,337 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,344 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,273 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,357 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,426 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,490 |
| White Horse GM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borgaonkar Akshay's chess games?
471 games by Borgaonkar Akshay, from Mar 2016 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 Borgaonkar Akshay has played.
What does Borgaonkar Akshay play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Borgaonkar Akshay opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borgaonkar Akshay answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Borgaonkar Akshay play as White?
As White, Borgaonkar Akshay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 59.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borgaonkar Akshay play as Black?
As Black, Borgaonkar Akshay most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Borgaonkar Akshay's FIDE rating?
Borgaonkar Akshay is currently rated 2,396 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Borgaonkar Akshay played?
Our database contains 471 games by Borgaonkar Akshay, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 107 draws, 141 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borgaonkar Akshay?
471 games by Borgaonkar Akshay 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.