Prepare against Berkay Ekinci
Türkiye · World #21,015 classical · FIDE ID 6392989
When preparing against Berkay Ekinci, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 122 games by Berkay Ekinci, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Berkay Ekinci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Berkay Ekinci 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 | 2,049 | 2,049 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,940 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 54 | 26 | 42 | 44.3% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 15 | 25 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 30 | 11 | 17 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Berkay Ekinci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Berkay Ekinci's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 71.9% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.1% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ekinci usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ekinci usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ekinci usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ekinci usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Ekinci usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ekinci usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 87.8% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
Berkay Ekinci's chess games
All 122 games by Berkay Ekinci in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 54 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alperen Akdogan | 2,171 | 11th Cesme Open A | B10 |
| Aug 2022 | Salih Eke | 2,133 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D36 |
| Jun 2025 | Mustafa Alpago Gulsoy | 2,088 | 11th Cesme Open A | B06 |
| May 2024 | Ege Danaci | 2,031 | ch-TUR U20 | B30 |
| Aug 2024 | Ibrahim Halil Yildirim | 2,024 | TUR Cup | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 51 | 32.5 | 1,771 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,876 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,974 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,163 |
| Kesan Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Berkay Ekinci's chess games?
122 games by Berkay Ekinci, from Dec 2013 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 Berkay Ekinci has played.
What does Berkay Ekinci play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Berkay Ekinci opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Berkay Ekinci answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Berkay Ekinci play as White?
As White, Berkay Ekinci's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Berkay Ekinci play as Black?
As Black, Berkay Ekinci most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Berkay Ekinci's FIDE rating?
Berkay Ekinci is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Berkay Ekinci played?
Our database contains 122 games by Berkay Ekinci, covering Dec 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Berkay Ekinci?
122 games by Berkay Ekinci 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.