Akram Khoder FM

About Akram Khoder

Akram Khoder is a titled chess player who earned the FIDE Master title from FIDE. A quick-witted competitor, they excel in fast time controls and bring a calm, calculated style to the board—often punctuated by a well-timed smile when the clock ticks down.

Time control and career notes

Preferred time control: Bullet. In late 2024 and into 2025, their peak Bullet rating reached 2584 (2024-10), and their Blitz peak hit 2621 (2024-10). Across Bullet events they’ve logged a 22–19–2 record, and in Blitz 82–43–11. A notable 9-game winning streak showcases their ability to seize momentum.

For a visual sense of their rating trajectory, see

Opening repertoire

Akram’s openings reflect a practical, results-oriented approach. Highlights from Bullet and Blitz performance include:

• Amar Gambit: 6 games, 4 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws (66.7%)
• Sicilian Defense: 3 games, 2 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (66.7%)
• Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack: 3 games, 3 wins, 0 draws
• English Opening: King’s English Variation: 2 games, 0 wins, 2 losses
• Döry Defense: 2 games, 1 win, 1 loss

• King’s Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation (Blitz): 7 games, 6 wins, 1 loss
• Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation (Blitz): 5 games, 5 wins, 0 losses
• Scandinavian, Slav, Nimzo-Indian and other lines also feature in their Blitz toolkit

Playing style and strengths

The game favors endgames as a proving ground for patience and precision. Akram’s endgame frequency is high, and their comeback rate after losing a piece is strong, reflecting resilience and practical resourcefulness on the clock. They tend to steer battles toward dynamic, practical positions where quick, accurate decisions beat brute force.

• Endgame frequency: ~79%
• Comeback rate after losing a piece: ~84.6%
• White win rate: ~61%; Black win rate: ~55% in high‑level play

Profile and references

Akram Khoder is a FIDE Master and a notable figure on the chess circuit. For more on their profile, see Akram Khoder.