Prepare against Dara Akdag
DNK · World #12,151 classical · FIDE ID 1413406
Our database contains 462 games by Dara Akdag, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dara Akdag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dara Akdag 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 | 2,139 | 2,278 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,206 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 211 | 67 | 184 | 45.7% |
| As White | 230 | 118 | 35 | 77 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 232 | 93 | 32 | 107 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dara Akdag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dara Akdag's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 70.0% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 17.4% | 66.3% |
| f4 | 22 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Akdag usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Akdag usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Akdag usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Akdag usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Akdag usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Akdag usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 97.2% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 68.4% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.5% | 23.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Dara Akdag's chess games
All 462 games by Dara Akdag in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 211 wins, 67 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 12/2/18 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Davor Palo | 2,551 | ch-DEN | E16 |
| Jul 2016 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,491 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D91 |
| Jan 2020 | Axel Smith | 2,465 | chT-DEN 1920 58th | A15 |
| Mar 2013 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,439 | ch-DEN | E97 |
| Feb 2010 | Thorbjorn Bromann | 2,434 | DEN 75th Ann | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 61 | 30.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-DEN | 2013 | 18 | 7 | 2,271 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2021 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,373 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,351 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dara Akdag's chess games?
462 games by Dara Akdag, from Jan 2006 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 Dara Akdag has played.
What does Dara Akdag play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Dara Akdag opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dara Akdag answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dara Akdag play as White?
As White, Dara Akdag's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dara Akdag play as Black?
As Black, Dara Akdag most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Dara Akdag's FIDE rating?
Dara Akdag is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Dara Akdag played?
Our database contains 462 games by Dara Akdag, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 67 draws, 184 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dara Akdag?
462 games by Dara Akdag 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.