Prepare against Nabil Akl
France · World #15,284 classical · FIDE ID 607886
Our database contains 107 games by Nabil Akl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nabil Akl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nabil Akl 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 | 2,102 | 2,197 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,122 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 53 | 21 | 33 | 49.5% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 29 | 12 | 15 | 51.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nabil Akl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nabil Akl's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 35.3% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 31.4% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 27.5% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Akl usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Akl usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Akl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Akl usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Akl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Akl usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 48.1% | 73.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 48.1% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Nabil Akl's chess games
All 107 games by Nabil Akl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A22 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Olivier Pepin | 2,390 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | B13 |
| Jan 1993 | Etienne Mensch | 2,235 | Paris Open | A22 |
| Dec 2004 | Manouk Borzakian | 2,198 | chT2-FRA 0405 | E94 |
| Jan 2003 | Daniel Capron | 2,181 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | C00 |
| Mar 2003 | Serge Bouillot | 2,171 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Open | 1995 | 10 | 6 | 2,247 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,315 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,155 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,234 |
| ch-FRA Open FIDE | 1994 | 6 | 2 | 2,082 |
| 26th Syre Memorial Open | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nabil Akl's chess games?
107 games by Nabil Akl, from Apr 2003 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 Nabil Akl has played.
What does Nabil Akl play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nabil Akl opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nabil Akl answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nabil Akl play as White?
As White, Nabil Akl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nabil Akl play as Black?
As Black, Nabil Akl most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Nabil Akl's FIDE rating?
Nabil Akl is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Nabil Akl played?
Our database contains 107 games by Nabil Akl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nabil Akl?
107 games by Nabil Akl 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.