Prepare against John Veny Akkarakaran
FM · India · World #1,849 classical · FIDE ID 46665773
When preparing against John Veny Akkarakaran, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 48.5% over 33 games.
Our database contains 249 games by John Veny Akkarakaran, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John Veny Akkarakaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Veny Akkarakaran 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 | 2,391 | 2,391 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,277 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,251 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 115 | 53 | 80 | 46.2% |
| As White | 119 | 58 | 29 | 32 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 130 | 57 | 24 | 48 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Veny Akkarakaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Veny Akkarakaran's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 50 | 42.0% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 39 | 32.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 27 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Akkarakaran usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Akkarakaran usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Akkarakaran usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Akkarakaran usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Akkarakaran usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Akkarakaran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 89.6% | 67.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
John Veny Akkarakaran's chess games
All 249 games by John Veny Akkarakaran in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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: 115 wins, 53 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 33 | 16/6/11 | 48.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,792 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | B08 |
| Jun 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,613 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Gergely Kantor | 2,550 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Faustino Oro | 2,516 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 26 | 2,400 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,369 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,385 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,503 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Veny Akkarakaran's chess games?
249 games by John Veny Akkarakaran, from May 2015 to Sep 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 John Veny Akkarakaran has played.
What does John Veny Akkarakaran play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, John Veny Akkarakaran opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Veny Akkarakaran answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does John Veny Akkarakaran play as White?
As White, John Veny Akkarakaran's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Veny Akkarakaran play as Black?
As Black, John Veny Akkarakaran most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is John Veny Akkarakaran's FIDE rating?
John Veny Akkarakaran is currently rated 2,391 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Sep 2026).
How many games has John Veny Akkarakaran played?
Our database contains 249 games by John Veny Akkarakaran, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 53 draws, 80 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Veny Akkarakaran?
249 games by John Veny Akkarakaran 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.