Prepare against Cengiz Aytac
DEU · World #97,282 classical · FIDE ID 12954659
When preparing against Cengiz Aytac, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Cengiz Aytac, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cengiz Aytac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cengiz Aytac 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 | 1,737 | 1,782 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 31.9% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cengiz Aytac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cengiz Aytac's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.7% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Aytac usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Aytac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Aytac usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Aytac usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Aytac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Aytac usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Cengiz Aytac's chess games
All 47 games by Cengiz Aytac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Swen Proettel | 2,111 | ch-Rheinhausen 10th | A87 |
| Mar 2014 | Stefan Christen | 1,656 | 18th Rheinhausen-ch Open | E16 |
| Jan 2004 | Juergen Krull | 1,608 | Rheinhausen Open | D40 |
| Mar 2005 | Sebastian Stermann | 1,431 | Rheinhausen Open | B09 |
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Dubberke | 1,313 | 18th Rheinhausen-ch Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheinhausen Open | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 1,662 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 5th | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Rheinhessen 7th | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,818 |
| 6th Rheinhausen Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 1,468 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,648 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 10th | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,638 |
| ch-Rheinhausen 19th | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,463 |
| 18th Rheinhausen-ch Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cengiz Aytac's chess games?
47 games by Cengiz Aytac, from Jul 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 Cengiz Aytac has played.
What does Cengiz Aytac play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Cengiz Aytac opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cengiz Aytac answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cengiz Aytac play as White?
As White, Cengiz Aytac's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cengiz Aytac play as Black?
As Black, Cengiz Aytac most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Cengiz Aytac's FIDE rating?
Cengiz Aytac is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (May 2024).
How many games has Cengiz Aytac played?
Our database contains 47 games by Cengiz Aytac, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cengiz Aytac?
47 games by Cengiz Aytac 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.