Prepare against Baris Cekicoglu
Türkiye · World #27,795 classical · FIDE ID 34591141
When preparing against Baris Cekicoglu, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 45 games by Baris Cekicoglu, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Baris Cekicoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baris Cekicoglu 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 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,895 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 53.3% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baris Cekicoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baris Cekicoglu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 50.0% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 91.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 91.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Baris Cekicoglu's chess games
All 45 games by Baris Cekicoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alper Demirtas | 2,205 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C07 |
| Aug 2026 | Gani Eren Ererdem | 2,093 | TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | D45 |
| Sep 2026 | Nuras Amangeldy | 1,928 | 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | B72 |
| Jul 2026 | Ahmet Emir Ozturk | 1,913 | 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Cagatay Aydogdu | 1,901 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,854 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,622 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,156 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
| ch-TUR U16 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baris Cekicoglu's chess games?
45 games by Baris Cekicoglu, from Feb 2018 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 Baris Cekicoglu has played.
What does Baris Cekicoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Baris Cekicoglu opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baris Cekicoglu answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Baris Cekicoglu play as White?
As White, Baris Cekicoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baris Cekicoglu play as Black?
As Black, Baris Cekicoglu most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Baris Cekicoglu's FIDE rating?
Baris Cekicoglu is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Baris Cekicoglu played?
Our database contains 45 games by Baris Cekicoglu, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baris Cekicoglu?
45 games by Baris Cekicoglu 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.