Prepare against Alper Tezcan
CM · Türkiye · World #1,484 classical · FIDE ID 26351706
Our database contains 252 games by Alper Tezcan, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alper Tezcan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alper Tezcan 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 | 2,412 | 2,412 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 99 | 61 | 92 | 39.3% |
| As White | 124 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 128 | 42 | 27 | 59 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alper Tezcan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alper Tezcan's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 60.5% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 28.2% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 11 | 8.9% | 63.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tezcan usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tezcan usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Tezcan usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tezcan usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tezcan usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tezcan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 48.4% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 17.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.7% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 7 | 16.7% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.9% | 20.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Alper Tezcan's chess games
All 252 games by Alper Tezcan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 99 wins, 61 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,628 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A06 |
| Dec 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,620 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Dec 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Dec 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,537 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Dec 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,502 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 25.5 | 2,354 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 27 | 12 | 2,273 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,974 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,297 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,920 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alper Tezcan's chess games?
252 games by Alper Tezcan, from Feb 2019 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 Alper Tezcan has played.
What does Alper Tezcan play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Alper Tezcan opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alper Tezcan answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alper Tezcan play as White?
As White, Alper Tezcan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alper Tezcan play as Black?
As Black, Alper Tezcan most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Alper Tezcan's FIDE rating?
Alper Tezcan is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alper Tezcan played?
Our database contains 252 games by Alper Tezcan, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 61 draws, 92 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alper Tezcan?
252 games by Alper Tezcan 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.