Prepare against Cigdem Onur
WCM · Türkiye · World #37,616 classical · FIDE ID 6346030
Our database contains 368 games by Cigdem Onur, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cigdem Onur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cigdem 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 | 1,946 | 2,030 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,944 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 153 | 46 | 169 | 41.6% |
| As White | 172 | 86 | 15 | 71 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 196 | 67 | 31 | 98 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cigdem Onur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cigdem Onur's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 91.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.7% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Onur usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Onur usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Onur usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Onur usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Onur usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Onur usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 77.6% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 17 | 15.9% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 94.8% | 41.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Cigdem Onur's chess games
All 368 games by Cigdem Onur in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 153 wins, 46 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,391 | Titled Tue Early | C29 |
| Apr 2025 | Eric Li | 2,372 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| May 2025 | W Zahn | 2,280 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Aug 2022 | Susanna Gaboyan | 2,270 | chT-TUR 1st League | B00 |
| Apr 2025 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,237 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 84 | 23 | 1,958 |
| ch-TUR w | 2023 | 53 | 35 | 1,899 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 23 | 11 | 1,963 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,757 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,766 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,793 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cigdem Onur's chess games?
368 games by Cigdem Onur, from Jan 2012 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 Cigdem Onur has played.
What does Cigdem Onur play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Cigdem Onur opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cigdem Onur answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Cigdem Onur play as White?
As White, Cigdem Onur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cigdem Onur play as Black?
As Black, Cigdem Onur most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Cigdem Onur's FIDE rating?
Cigdem Onur is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Cigdem Onur played?
Our database contains 368 games by Cigdem Onur, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 46 draws, 169 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cigdem Onur?
368 games by Cigdem 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.