Prepare against Cihat Turkoglu
Türkiye · World #29,178 classical · FIDE ID 6300162
When preparing against Cihat Turkoglu, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Cihat Turkoglu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cihat Turkoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cihat Turkoglu 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 | 1,977 | 2,202 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 41.2% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cihat Turkoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cihat Turkoglu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Turkoglu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Turkoglu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Turkoglu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Turkoglu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Cihat Turkoglu's chess games
All 34 games by Cihat Turkoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Huseyin Sahin | 1,835 | ch-TUR | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Hakan Tum | 1,805 | TUR Cup | D05 |
| Feb 2013 | Murat Veysi Ilcin | 1,796 | ch-TUR | C68 |
| Feb 2017 | Batuhan Cil | 1,780 | TUR Cup | B52 |
| Feb 2013 | Ahmet Emre Ozbakir | 1,768 | ch-TUR | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 22 | 13 | 1,856 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,828 |
| Adana Ataturk Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cihat Turkoglu's chess games?
34 games by Cihat Turkoglu, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Cihat Turkoglu has played.
What does Cihat Turkoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Cihat Turkoglu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cihat Turkoglu answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Cihat Turkoglu play as White?
As White, Cihat Turkoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cihat Turkoglu play as Black?
As Black, Cihat Turkoglu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Cihat Turkoglu's FIDE rating?
Cihat Turkoglu is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Cihat Turkoglu played?
Our database contains 34 games by Cihat Turkoglu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cihat Turkoglu?
34 games by Cihat Turkoglu 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.