Prepare against Baris Cekicoglu
Türkiye · World #28,688 classical · FIDE ID 34591141
Our database contains 32 games by Baris Cekicoglu, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,895 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 46.9% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cekicoglu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Baris Cekicoglu's chess games
All 32 games by Baris Cekicoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Jul 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alper Demirtas | 2,205 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C07 |
| Jul 2023 | Gokhan Demirag | 1,901 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A42 |
| Jul 2025 | Cagatay Aydogdu | 1,901 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C88 |
| Jul 2026 | Erkin Tahaoglu | 1,879 | 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | D13 |
| Jul 2024 | Mustafa Zorbey Senyuz | 1,874 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D45 |
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 |
| 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,053 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-TUR U16 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,531 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baris Cekicoglu's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 32 of Baris Cekicoglu's games from Feb 2018 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Baris Cekicoglu has played.
What does Baris Cekicoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Baris Cekicoglu opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baris Cekicoglu answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Baris Cekicoglu play as White?
As White, Baris Cekicoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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 (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Baris Cekicoglu's FIDE rating?
Baris Cekicoglu is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Baris Cekicoglu played?
Our database contains 32 games by Baris Cekicoglu, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baris Cekicoglu?
Open Baris Cekicoglu's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 32 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.