Prepare against Ali Karakus
Türkiye · World #91,436 classical · FIDE ID 34569413
When preparing against Ali Karakus, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 59 games by Ali Karakus, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Karakus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Karakus 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 | 1,755 | 1,755 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 28.8% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Karakus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Karakus's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 23.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 23.9% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Karakus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Karakus usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Karakus usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Karakus usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Karakus usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Karakus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Ali Karakus's chess games
All 59 games by Ali Karakus in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Fatih Yigiter | 1,619 | TUR Cup | D46 |
| Feb 2018 | Rafet Vural | 1,591 | TUR Cup | A04 |
| Jul 2018 | Sevket Ilik | 1,366 | chT2-TUR | C46 |
| Jul 2019 | Mustafa Gul | 1,338 | chT-TUR Clubs | B40 |
| Jul 2019 | Onuralp Dincer | 1,306 | chT-TUR Clubs | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 21 | 7 | 1,401 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 1,318 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,311 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,432 |
| Kesan Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,651 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,589 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Karakus's chess games?
59 games by Ali Karakus, from Feb 2016 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 Ali Karakus has played.
What does Ali Karakus play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ali Karakus opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Karakus answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Ali Karakus play as White?
As White, Ali Karakus's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Karakus play as Black?
As Black, Ali Karakus most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ali Karakus's FIDE rating?
Ali Karakus is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ali Karakus played?
Our database contains 59 games by Ali Karakus, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Karakus?
59 games by Ali Karakus 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.