Prepare against Mark Akali
Norway · World #68,649 classical · FIDE ID 1531867
When preparing against Mark Akali, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 49 games by Mark Akali, covering Aug 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mark Akali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Akali 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 | 1,826 | 1,826 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,811 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,825 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 44.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 133 rated games against 111 different opponents, across 18 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 43.9% | 1,666 | 1,703 | 9 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 37.5% | 1,795 | 1,595 | 2 |
| Blitz | 68 | 38 | 7 | 23 | 55.9% | 1,669 | 1,721 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 36 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 53 | 30 | 7 | 16 | 56.6% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 18 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1,881 | 1,831 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,699 | 1,654 |
| 2020 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1,609 | 1,489 |
| 2019 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 1,646 | 1,715 |
| 2018 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1,692 | 1,809 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,693 | 1,693 |
| 2016 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,623 | 1,673 |
| 2015 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1,833 | 1,760 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Akali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Akali's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 79.2% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Akali usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Akali usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Akali usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Akali usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Akali usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Mark Akali's chess games
All 49 games by Mark Akali in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Robert Jagtvik Aas | 1,872 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D15 |
| Jul 2026 | Carl Christian Aarnes | 1,846 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | B12 |
| Apr 2007 | Frode Hova | 1,591 | ch-NOR qual-B | A93 |
| Apr 2007 | Harald Hansen | 1,275 | ch-NOR qual-B | B01 |
| Apr 2007 | Anders Rundgren | 1,176 | ch-NOR qual-B | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| ch-NOR qual-B | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 1,485 |
| ch-NOR M3 | 1997 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Rothe NM | 2013 | 6 | 6 | – |
| Tromsoe Open B | 1997 | 5 | 2 | – |
| ch-Namsos | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Akali's chess games?
49 games by Mark Akali, from Aug 2016 to Oct 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 Mark Akali has played.
What does Mark Akali play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mark Akali opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Akali answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Mark Akali play as White?
As White, Mark Akali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Akali play as Black?
As Black, Mark Akali most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mark Akali's FIDE rating?
Mark Akali is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Mark Akali played?
Our database contains 49 games by Mark Akali, covering Aug 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Akali?
49 games by Mark Akali 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.