Prepare against Bora Cilek
FM · Türkiye · World #4,883 classical · FIDE ID 34502165
When preparing against Bora Cilek, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Bora Cilek, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bora Cilek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bora Cilek 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 | 2,277 | 2,297 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,124 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 108 | 71 | 75 | 42.5% |
| As White | 120 | 59 | 31 | 30 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 134 | 49 | 40 | 45 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bora Cilek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bora Cilek's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 55.0% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 19.2% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 19.2% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.8% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cilek usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cilek usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Cilek usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Cilek usually continues Bf4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Cilek usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cilek usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 63.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 13.9% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Bora Cilek's chess games
All 254 games by Bora Cilek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 108 wins, 71 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E08 | Catalan | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jan Subelj | 2,494 | chT-TUR | C24 |
| Apr 2024 | Israel Caspi | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Aug 2024 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jun 2025 | Tim Janzelj | 2,396 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | A14 |
| Nov 2022 | Dragos-Andrei Antonica | 2,377 | 30th ch-EU U18 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 50 | 21.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 17 | 14.5 | 1,998 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,286 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,761 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 9 | 2,239 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bora Cilek's chess games?
254 games by Bora Cilek, from Oct 2014 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 Bora Cilek has played.
What does Bora Cilek play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Bora Cilek opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bora Cilek answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Bora Cilek play as White?
As White, Bora Cilek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bora Cilek play as Black?
As Black, Bora Cilek most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Bora Cilek's FIDE rating?
Bora Cilek is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Bora Cilek played?
Our database contains 254 games by Bora Cilek, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 71 draws, 75 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bora Cilek?
254 games by Bora Cilek 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.