Prepare against Pranay Akula
India · World #14,757 classical · FIDE ID 25131001
When preparing against Pranay Akula, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 41 games by Pranay Akula, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pranay Akula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranay Akula 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 | 2,109 | 2,152 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,988 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,031 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranay Akula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranay Akula's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Akula usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Akula usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Akula usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Pranay Akula's chess games
All 41 games by Pranay Akula in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Swarna Nihal | 2,305 | 62nd ch-IND | B41 |
| Aug 2026 | Divith Reddy Adulla | 1,981 | Asian Juniors 2026 | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Patil Jaiveer | 1,956 | Asian Juniors 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Siddharth Samaddar | 1,920 | PICA's All India Open FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | B47 |
| Aug 2026 | Chukka Vineel Radha Karthik | 1,916 | Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| PICA's All India Open FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,201 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,052 |
| 45th TCh-IND 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,128 |
| Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,192 |
| Varas Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,763 |
| KCA International | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranay Akula's chess games?
41 games by Pranay Akula, from Oct 2019 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 Pranay Akula has played.
What does Pranay Akula play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pranay Akula opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranay Akula answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Pranay Akula play as White?
As White, Pranay Akula's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranay Akula play as Black?
As Black, Pranay Akula most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pranay Akula's FIDE rating?
Pranay Akula is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Pranay Akula played?
Our database contains 41 games by Pranay Akula, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranay Akula?
41 games by Pranay Akula 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.