Prepare against Atilla Kuru
IM · Türkiye · World #623 classical · FIDE ID 51607948
When preparing against Atilla Kuru, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 657 games by Atilla Kuru, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Atilla Kuru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atilla Kuru 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 | 2,494 | 2,508 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,351 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 657 | 263 | 157 | 237 | 40.0% |
| As White | 333 | 150 | 82 | 101 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 324 | 113 | 75 | 136 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atilla Kuru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atilla Kuru's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 270 | 81.1% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 22 | 6.6% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 4.8% | 28.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 4.8% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
| a4 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kuru usually continues d4 (51.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 48.1% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 62 | 38.8% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 10.0% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 48.4% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 40.0% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Atilla Kuru's chess games
All 657 games by Atilla Kuru in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 263 wins, 157 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Nov 2024 | Alexandr Predke | 2,652 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | D11 |
| Sep 2025 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,650 | TCh-SRB Premier 2025 | B14 |
| Apr 2026 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,601 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Gleb Dudin | 2,596 | American Cup Blitz 2026 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 173 | 98 | 2,323 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 18 | 9 | 2,459 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 5 | 2,403 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,335 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,829 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,541 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,578 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atilla Kuru's chess games?
657 games by Atilla Kuru, from Sep 2021 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 Atilla Kuru has played.
What does Atilla Kuru play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Atilla Kuru opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atilla Kuru answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Atilla Kuru play as White?
As White, Atilla Kuru's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 48.6% win rate); King's Gambit (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atilla Kuru play as Black?
As Black, Atilla Kuru most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 324 games.
What is Atilla Kuru's FIDE rating?
Atilla Kuru is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Atilla Kuru played?
Our database contains 657 games by Atilla Kuru, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 157 draws, 237 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atilla Kuru?
657 games by Atilla Kuru 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.