Prepare against Arda Altun
FM · Türkiye · World #18,204 classical · FIDE ID 34511580
When preparing against Arda Altun, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 36 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Arda Altun, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arda Altun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arda Altun 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 | 2,074 | 2,359 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,118 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,118 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 100 | 66 | 168 | 29.9% |
| As White | 169 | 58 | 30 | 81 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 165 | 42 | 36 | 87 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arda Altun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arda Altun's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 89.9% | 41.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.1% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Altun usually continues Nf3 (41.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Altun usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Altun usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Altun usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Altun usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Altun usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 53.9% | 31.7% |
| c5 | 28 | 36.8% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 83.7% | 34.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
Arda Altun's chess games
All 334 games by Arda Altun in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 100 wins, 66 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/4/17 | 38.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 36 | 6/12/18 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Baadur Jobava | 2,603 | EU-Cup Online Gr-G | B19 |
| Jan 2022 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,485 | Ayvalik Plati | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Milovan Ratkovic | 2,440 | Ayvalik Petro Gp-A | D17 |
| Jul 2022 | Nikolas Wachinger | 2,437 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jan 2022 | Bora Yarar | 2,424 | Ayvalik Pirgos | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 28.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,130 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,877 |
| Novi Sad-Turkey GpA | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,394 |
| 10th Marmaris Karya | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| Caissa Hotel IM/GM Tournament - Drum Group | Category B | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,065 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arda Altun's chess games?
334 games by Arda Altun, from Oct 2013 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 Arda Altun has played.
What does Arda Altun play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Arda Altun opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arda Altun answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Arda Altun play as White?
As White, Arda Altun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arda Altun play as Black?
As Black, Arda Altun most often plays: Slav Defense (36 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Arda Altun's FIDE rating?
Arda Altun is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Arda Altun played?
Our database contains 334 games by Arda Altun, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 66 draws, 168 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arda Altun?
334 games by Arda Altun 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.