Prepare against Ayaz Zeyrek
Türkiye · World #15,834 classical · FIDE ID 51617781
When preparing against Ayaz Zeyrek, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Ayaz Zeyrek, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ayaz Zeyrek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayaz Zeyrek 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 | 2,098 | 2,098 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,927 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 35.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayaz Zeyrek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayaz Zeyrek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 30.8% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zeyrek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zeyrek usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zeyrek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Zeyrek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zeyrek usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zeyrek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
Ayaz Zeyrek's chess games
All 60 games by Ayaz Zeyrek in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Enes Yusuf Maruflu | 2,236 | Istanbul Open 2026 | E12 |
| Aug 2026 | Kerem Tuna Yilmaz | 2,126 | TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,112 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U14 Open | B45 |
| Aug 2025 | Gokhan Seker | 2,085 | 1st Burhaniye Oren Open | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Cihan Akif Gungor | 2,062 | Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 1,516 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U14 Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,055 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| 1st Burhaniye Oren Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,197 |
| chT-TUR U12 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayaz Zeyrek's chess games?
60 games by Ayaz Zeyrek, from Jun 2022 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 Ayaz Zeyrek has played.
What does Ayaz Zeyrek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ayaz Zeyrek opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayaz Zeyrek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ayaz Zeyrek play as White?
As White, Ayaz Zeyrek's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayaz Zeyrek play as Black?
As Black, Ayaz Zeyrek most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ayaz Zeyrek's FIDE rating?
Ayaz Zeyrek is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ayaz Zeyrek played?
Our database contains 60 games by Ayaz Zeyrek, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayaz Zeyrek?
60 games by Ayaz Zeyrek 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.