Prepare against Mark Akali
Norway · World #68,423 classical · FIDE ID 1531867
Our database contains 41 games by Mark Akali, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 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 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,811 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,825 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 46.3% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 47.6% |
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 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Akali usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Akali usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Akali usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Akali usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Akali usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Mark Akali's chess games
All 41 games by Mark Akali in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 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% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Robert Aas | 1,872 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D06 |
| Jul 2026 | Carl Christian Aarnes | 1,846 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | B00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2007 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Akali's chess games?
41 games by Mark Akali, from Aug 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 Mark Akali has played.
What does Mark Akali play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mark Akali opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Akali answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mark Akali play as White?
As White, Mark Akali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Akali play as Black?
As Black, Mark Akali most often plays: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 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 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mark Akali played?
Our database contains 41 games by Mark Akali, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Akali?
41 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.