Prepare against Ata Topcuoglu
Türkiye · World #85,417 classical · FIDE ID 44515677
When preparing against Ata Topcuoglu, expect 1.f4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ata Topcuoglu, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ata Topcuoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ata Topcuoglu 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 | 1,773 | 1,817 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ata Topcuoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ata Topcuoglu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 13 | 76.5% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 76% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Topcuoglu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Topcuoglu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Topcuoglu usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Topcuoglu usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Topcuoglu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Ata Topcuoglu's chess games
All 33 games by Ata Topcuoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Jul 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Burak Orken | 1,943 | TUR Cup | B92 |
| Feb 2017 | Esref Isik | 1,813 | TUR Cup | A03 |
| Feb 2017 | Durdu Akkok | 1,795 | TUR Cup | A02 |
| Jan 2017 | Mehmet Ibrahim Sahutoglu | 1,780 | TUR Cup | B01 |
| Jan 2016 | Ayhan Alpaslan | 1,750 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 22 | 10 | 1,741 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,668 |
| TUR Cup 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ata Topcuoglu's chess games?
33 games by Ata Topcuoglu, from Mar 2016 to Jul 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 Ata Topcuoglu has played.
What does Ata Topcuoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ata Topcuoglu opens with 1.f4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ata Topcuoglu answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ata Topcuoglu play as White?
As White, Ata Topcuoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ata Topcuoglu play as Black?
As Black, Ata Topcuoglu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ata Topcuoglu's FIDE rating?
Ata Topcuoglu is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ata Topcuoglu played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ata Topcuoglu, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ata Topcuoglu?
33 games by Ata Topcuoglu 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.