Prepare against Adar Tarhan
IM · Türkiye · World #741 classical · FIDE ID 34544712
When preparing against Adar Tarhan, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 4.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,327 games by Adar Tarhan, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adar Tarhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adar Tarhan 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 | 2,480 | 2,492 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,395 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,334 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,327 | 639 | 251 | 437 | 48.2% |
| As White | 678 | 349 | 129 | 200 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 649 | 290 | 122 | 237 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adar Tarhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adar Tarhan's side.
First moves as White (678 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 458 | 67.6% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 127 | 18.7% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 11.5% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tarhan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tarhan usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tarhan usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tarhan usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tarhan usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tarhan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 148 | 50.3% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 85 | 28.9% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 34 | 11.6% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 166 | 72.5% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 56 | 24.5% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Adar Tarhan's chess games
All 1,327 games by Adar Tarhan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 639 wins, 251 draws, 437 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 63 | 34/12/17 | 54.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 26/9/16 | 51.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 18/4/15 | 48.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 86 | 38/20/28 | 44.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 14/1/13 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 1/12/11 | 4.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,750 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Feb 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,723 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Jan 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,686 | Titled Tue Late | B68 |
| Mar 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,671 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 703 | 415 | 2,394 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,420 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 21 | 12 | 2,459 |
| ch-TUR 2024 | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,465 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,571 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,855 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,468 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eray Kilic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adar Tarhan's chess games?
1,327 games by Adar Tarhan, from Aug 2014 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 Adar Tarhan has played.
What does Adar Tarhan play on the first move as White?
Across 678 games with White in our database, Adar Tarhan opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adar Tarhan answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Adar Tarhan play as White?
As White, Adar Tarhan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 54.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 678 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adar Tarhan play as Black?
As Black, Adar Tarhan most often plays: Indian Defense (86 games, 44.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 649 games.
What is Adar Tarhan's FIDE rating?
Adar Tarhan is currently rated 2,480 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Adar Tarhan played?
Our database contains 1,327 games by Adar Tarhan, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 639 wins, 251 draws, 437 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adar Tarhan?
1,327 games by Adar Tarhan 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.