Prepare against Ayaz Simsek
Türkiye · World #4,703 classical · FIDE ID 26366096
Our database contains 108 games by Ayaz Simsek, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ayaz Simsek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayaz Simsek 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 | 2,282 | 2,282 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,641 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,926 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 35 | 25 | 48 | 32.4% |
| As White | 51 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 10 | 27 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayaz Simsek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayaz Simsek's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 96.1% | 43.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Simsek usually continues c3 (47.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Simsek usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Simsek usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Simsek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 90.3% | 41.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
Ayaz Simsek's chess games
All 108 games by Ayaz Simsek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 35 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alex Yermolinsky | 2,402 | 20th Kesan Open | B22 |
| May 2026 | Uygar Durucay | 2,271 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | D28 |
| Jun 2026 | Belic,J | 2,270 | 38th Pula Open 2026 | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Begus,D | 2,239 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Brigljevic,M | 2,186 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,617 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,912 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayaz Simsek's chess games?
108 games by Ayaz Simsek, from Aug 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 Ayaz Simsek has played.
What does Ayaz Simsek play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ayaz Simsek opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayaz Simsek answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ayaz Simsek play as White?
As White, Ayaz Simsek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayaz Simsek play as Black?
As Black, Ayaz Simsek most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ayaz Simsek's FIDE rating?
Ayaz Simsek is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ayaz Simsek played?
Our database contains 108 games by Ayaz Simsek, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 25 draws, 48 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayaz Simsek?
108 games by Ayaz Simsek 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.