Prepare against Ahmet Olcum
FM · Türkiye · World #6,364 classical · FIDE ID 6311393
Our database contains 474 games by Ahmet Olcum, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmet Olcum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmet Olcum 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 | 2,238 | 2,326 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,136 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 221 | 80 | 173 | 46.6% |
| As White | 225 | 116 | 43 | 66 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 249 | 105 | 37 | 107 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmet Olcum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmet Olcum's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 41.3% | 62.9% |
| e4 | 90 | 40.0% | 58.9% |
| b4 | 20 | 8.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.4% | 63.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Olcum usually continues Bf4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Olcum usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Olcum usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Olcum usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Olcum usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Olcum usually continues d3 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 99 | 72.3% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 22 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 49 | 59.0% | 51.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 19.3% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 14.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Ahmet Olcum's chess games
All 474 games by Ahmet Olcum in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 221 wins, 80 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 53 | 29/10/14 | 54.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 16/4/16 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 75 | 32/12/31 | 42.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 17/5/15 | 45.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 28 | 12/2/14 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,512 | 3rd Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | D00 |
| May 2019 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,495 | 5th Ordu Open | B07 |
| Mar 2018 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,417 | 19th ch-EU | B09 |
| Oct 2016 | Nino Khurtsidze | 2,415 | 1st Mersin Open | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,411 | 35th EU-Cup | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 31 | 15.5 | 1,971 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 24 | 14 | 2,174 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 23 | 13 | 2,081 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 22 | 14 | 2,095 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,937 |
| Wch U12 | 2008 | 20 | 10 | 1,974 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,098 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmet Olcum's chess games?
474 games by Ahmet Olcum, from Jan 2008 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 Ahmet Olcum has played.
What does Ahmet Olcum play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Ahmet Olcum opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmet Olcum answers 1...d6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ahmet Olcum play as White?
As White, Ahmet Olcum's most-played openings in our database are: London System (53 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Orangutan opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmet Olcum play as Black?
As Black, Ahmet Olcum most often plays: Pirc Defense (75 games, 42.7% win rate); Modern Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Philidor (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Ahmet Olcum's FIDE rating?
Ahmet Olcum is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Ahmet Olcum played?
Our database contains 474 games by Ahmet Olcum, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 80 draws, 173 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmet Olcum?
474 games by Ahmet Olcum 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.