Prepare against Alparslan Isik
IM · Türkiye · World #1,260 classical · FIDE ID 34506896
Our database contains 669 games by Alparslan Isik, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alparslan Isik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alparslan Isik 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 | 2,429 | 2,482 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,359 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,284 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 669 | 295 | 210 | 164 | 44.1% |
| As White | 341 | 173 | 105 | 63 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 328 | 122 | 105 | 101 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alparslan Isik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alparslan Isik's side.
First moves as White (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 59.8% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 29.3% | 72.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 5.9% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 4.4% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (75.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Isik usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 69.8% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 28 | 16.3% | 44.6% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 6.4% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 79.0% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 15.0% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Alparslan Isik's chess games
All 669 games by Alparslan Isik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 295 wins, 210 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 17/11/6 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 33 | 18/11/4 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 11/11/1 | 47.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 17/8/18 | 39.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/4/11 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,676 | Titled Tue | E04 |
| Apr 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,655 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A88 |
| Dec 2022 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,621 | ch-TUR | A29 |
| Nov 2019 | Nikita Petrov | 2,590 | 4th Mersin Open | D37 |
| Sep 2018 | Robert Hess | 2,574 | Titled Tue | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 55 | 29.5 | 2,355 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,428 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 43 | 29 | 2,103 |
| ch-TUR | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,428 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,183 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 13 | 9 | 2,524 |
| ch-TUR 2024 | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,518 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alparslan Isik's chess games?
669 games by Alparslan Isik, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Alparslan Isik has played.
What does Alparslan Isik play on the first move as White?
Across 341 games with White in our database, Alparslan Isik opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alparslan Isik answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alparslan Isik play as White?
As White, Alparslan Isik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alparslan Isik play as Black?
As Black, Alparslan Isik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Alparslan Isik's FIDE rating?
Alparslan Isik is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (May 2025).
How many games has Alparslan Isik played?
Our database contains 669 games by Alparslan Isik, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 210 draws, 164 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alparslan Isik?
669 games by Alparslan Isik 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.