Prepare against Alihan Demirbag
Türkiye · World #13,675 classical · FIDE ID 6353983
When preparing against Alihan Demirbag, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Alihan Demirbag, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alihan Demirbag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alihan Demirbag 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 | 2,121 | 2,153 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,021 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 66 | 40 | 47 | 43.1% |
| As White | 76 | 40 | 17 | 19 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alihan Demirbag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alihan Demirbag's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 78.9% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 15.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Demirbag usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Demirbag usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Demirbag usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Demirbag usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Demirbag usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Demirbag usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 59.5% | 42.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Alihan Demirbag's chess games
All 153 games by Alihan Demirbag in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 66 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,467 | 10th Cesme Open A | B25 |
| Jun 2018 | Bahruz Rzayev | 2,405 | 6th Cesme Open | A02 |
| Sep 2019 | Serkan Soysal | 2,401 | 18th Izmir Open | A06 |
| Feb 2020 | Alparslan Isik | 2,328 | TUR Cup | E10 |
| Aug 2026 | Omer Akkara | 2,262 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,052 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,136 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,005 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,704 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alihan Demirbag's chess games?
153 games by Alihan Demirbag, from Mar 2012 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 Alihan Demirbag has played.
What does Alihan Demirbag play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Alihan Demirbag opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alihan Demirbag answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alihan Demirbag play as White?
As White, Alihan Demirbag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alihan Demirbag play as Black?
As Black, Alihan Demirbag most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Alihan Demirbag's FIDE rating?
Alihan Demirbag is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Alihan Demirbag played?
Our database contains 153 games by Alihan Demirbag, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alihan Demirbag?
153 games by Alihan Demirbag 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.