Prepare against Burak Firat
GM · Türkiye · World #1,113 classical · FIDE ID 6305881
Our database contains 1,570 games by Burak Firat, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Burak Firat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Burak Firat 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 | 2,442 | 2,503 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,410 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,531 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,570 | 697 | 430 | 443 | 44.4% |
| As White | 790 | 375 | 201 | 214 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 780 | 322 | 229 | 229 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Burak Firat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Burak Firat's side.
First moves as White (790 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 542 | 68.6% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 11.4% | 70.6% |
| d4 | 90 | 11.4% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 65 | 8.2% | 50.8% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Firat usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Firat usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Firat usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Firat usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Firat usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Firat usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 242 | 64.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 61 | 16.4% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 50 | 13.4% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 3.8% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 53.8% | 59.9% |
| d5 | 106 | 41.9% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Burak Firat's chess games
All 1,570 games by Burak Firat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 697 wins, 430 draws, 443 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 84 | 50/15/19 | 59.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 18/10/25 | 34.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 14/13/16 | 32.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 21/6/6 | 63.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/2/7 | 59.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 101 | 30/40/31 | 29.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 41/19/28 | 46.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 39 | 15/13/11 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | David Navara | 2,734 | GRE CupT final 37th | B90 |
| Nov 2022 | Sam Shankland | 2,710 | Speed Chess Q2 | B67 |
| Nov 2021 | Peter Svidler | 2,709 | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | B56 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,706 | Speed Chess Q1 | C54 |
| Sep 2021 | Bassem Amin | 2,704 | 4th Sharjah Masters | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 314 | 181.5 | 2,450 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 102 | 64 | 2,357 |
| ch-TUR | 2020 | 68 | 43.5 | 2,385 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 25 | 15 | 2,396 |
| Ankara Angora | 2010 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,362 |
| Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | 2021 | 17 | 6 | 2,276 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,630 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kivanc Haznedaroglu (12 games) · Mustafa Yilmaz (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Burak Firat's chess games?
1,570 games by Burak Firat, from Oct 2005 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 Burak Firat has played.
What does Burak Firat play on the first move as White?
Across 790 games with White in our database, Burak Firat opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Burak Firat answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Burak Firat play as White?
As White, Burak Firat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (84 games, 59.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (43 games, 32.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 790 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Burak Firat play as Black?
As Black, Burak Firat most often plays: Slav Defense (101 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 46.6% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 780 games.
What is Burak Firat's FIDE rating?
Burak Firat is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Burak Firat played?
Our database contains 1,570 games by Burak Firat, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 697 wins, 430 draws, 443 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Burak Firat?
1,570 games by Burak Firat 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.