Prepare against Ekaterina Atalik
IM · Türkiye · World #2,562 classical · FIDE ID 4130189
Our database contains 1,861 games by Ekaterina Atalik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Atalik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Atalik 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 | 2,356 | 2,481 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,438 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,448 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,861 | 804 | 633 | 424 | 43.2% |
| As White | 947 | 446 | 305 | 196 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 914 | 358 | 328 | 228 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Atalik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Atalik's side.
First moves as White (942 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 565 | 60.0% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 173 | 18.4% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 111 | 11.8% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 74 | 7.9% | 66.2% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.3% | 79.2% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Atalik usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Atalik usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Atalik usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Atalik usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Atalik usually continues Nf3 (75.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Atalik usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 209 | 43.8% | 58.6% |
| c6 | 158 | 33.1% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 58 | 12.2% | 63.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 4.0% | 68.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.3% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 59.0% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 101 | 36.3% | 58.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.0% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Ekaterina Atalik's chess games
All 1,861 games by Ekaterina Atalik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 804 wins, 633 draws, 424 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 96 | 51/31/14 | 53.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 93 | 46/29/18 | 49.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 57 | 22/17/18 | 38.6% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 40 | 19/9/12 | 47.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 37 | 15/13/9 | 40.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 18/8/5 | 58.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 60 | 27/17/16 | 45.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 18/16/15 | 36.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 40 | 12/19/9 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 14/15/8 | 37.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 36 | 15/15/6 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 12/6/15 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,641 | 8th Salamanca Uni | E20 |
| Aug 2010 | Alberto David | 2,622 | Negroponte Open | D48 |
| Aug 2012 | Suat Atalik | 2,606 | Chalkidiki Blitz | A50 |
| Aug 2011 | Stelios Halkias | 2,600 | 20th Kavala Open | D44 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,597 | 20th Kavala Open | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 135 | 86.5 | 2,418 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 88 | 42 | 2,258 |
| ch-TUR w | 2022 | 61 | 54 | 2,174 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 60 | 34 | 2,382 |
| chT-ROM w | 2024 | 58 | 44 | 2,410 |
| ch-TUR | 2021 | 43 | 19 | 2,305 |
| ch-RUS w | 2003 | 30 | 18 | 2,396 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,416 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Suat Atalik (21 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (14 games) · Olga Zimina (13 games) · Anna Ushenina (12 games) · Mariya Muzychuk (12 games) · Pia Cramling (11 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (11 games) · Kateryna Lagno (11 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 1,861 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Atalik's chess games?
1,861 games by Ekaterina Atalik, from Apr 2003 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 Ekaterina Atalik has played.
What does Ekaterina Atalik play on the first move as White?
Across 942 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Atalik opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Atalik answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Atalik play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Atalik's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (96 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (93 games, 49.5% win rate); Réti Opening (57 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 947 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Atalik play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Atalik most often plays: Indian Defense (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 914 games.
What is Ekaterina Atalik's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Atalik is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Ekaterina Atalik played?
Our database contains 1,861 games by Ekaterina Atalik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 804 wins, 633 draws, 424 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Atalik?
1,861 games by Ekaterina Atalik 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.