Prepare against Cem Onur
Türkiye · World #55,283 classical · FIDE ID 6350097
When preparing against Cem Onur, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Cem Onur, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Cem Onur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cem Onur 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 | 1,873 | 1,914 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 51 | 18 | 43 | 45.5% |
| As White | 53 | 32 | 6 | 15 | 60.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 19 | 12 | 28 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cem Onur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cem Onur's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 86.8% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.4% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Onur usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Onur usually continues Bc4 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Onur usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Onur usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Onur usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
Cem Onur's chess games
All 112 games by Cem Onur in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Oct 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: 51 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Tufan Can Uzuner | 2,069 | TUR Cup | A37 |
| Oct 2013 | Erkin Karaokcu | 2,059 | 12th Istanbul Open A | B04 |
| Jan 2017 | Ramazan Soyek | 2,027 | TUR Cup | B23 |
| Feb 2017 | Okan Bulgurlu | 2,023 | TUR Cup | B23 |
| Oct 2022 | Nicolai Bay | 1,993 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 1,764 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 21 | 12 | 1,683 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,802 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2014 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,905 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,820 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| 12th Istanbul Open A | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cem Onur's chess games?
112 games by Cem Onur, from Sep 2012 to Oct 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 Cem Onur has played.
What does Cem Onur play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Cem Onur opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cem Onur answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Cem Onur play as White?
As White, Cem Onur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cem Onur play as Black?
As Black, Cem Onur most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Cem Onur's FIDE rating?
Cem Onur is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Cem Onur played?
Our database contains 112 games by Cem Onur, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cem Onur?
112 games by Cem Onur 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.