Prepare against Alihan Huseyinoglu
IM · Türkiye · World #1,900 classical · FIDE ID 14202875
When preparing against Alihan Huseyinoglu, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Alihan Huseyinoglu, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alihan Huseyinoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alihan Huseyinoglu 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 | 2,389 | 2,424 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,146 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,299 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 69 | 55 | 26 | 46.0% |
| As White | 72 | 40 | 23 | 9 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 29 | 32 | 17 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alihan Huseyinoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alihan Huseyinoglu's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 48.6% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 27.8% | 82.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.9% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Huseyinoglu usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Huseyinoglu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 82.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Huseyinoglu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Huseyinoglu usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Huseyinoglu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Alihan Huseyinoglu's chess games
All 150 games by Alihan Huseyinoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 69 wins, 55 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Aryan Gholami | 2,478 | Caissa Hotel Drum 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2025 | Alparslan Isik | 2,476 | 8th Baskent University Open | A13 |
| Jul 2025 | Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab | 2,404 | 10th Cubuk Open | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Arshia Mohammadian sechani | 2,390 | 2nd Burhaniye Oren Open | A13 |
| Jul 2025 | Ravan Aliyev | 2,389 | 8th Baskent University Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 8 | 2,362 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,477 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,441 |
| Caissa Hotel Drum 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,329 |
| 10th Cubuk Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,396 |
| 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,406 |
| 2nd Burhaniye Oren Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alihan Huseyinoglu's chess games?
150 games by Alihan Huseyinoglu, from Apr 2009 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 Huseyinoglu has played.
What does Alihan Huseyinoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Alihan Huseyinoglu opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alihan Huseyinoglu answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alihan Huseyinoglu play as White?
As White, Alihan Huseyinoglu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alihan Huseyinoglu play as Black?
As Black, Alihan Huseyinoglu most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Alihan Huseyinoglu's FIDE rating?
Alihan Huseyinoglu is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Alihan Huseyinoglu played?
Our database contains 150 games by Alihan Huseyinoglu, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 55 draws, 26 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alihan Huseyinoglu?
150 games by Alihan Huseyinoglu 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.