Prepare against Demhat Zerey
FM · Türkiye · World #2,647 classical · FIDE ID 51608871
When preparing against Demhat Zerey, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Demhat Zerey, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Demhat Zerey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Demhat Zerey 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 | 2,354 | 2,371 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,101 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 79 | 53 | 38 | 46.5% |
| As White | 82 | 36 | 25 | 21 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 43 | 28 | 17 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Demhat Zerey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Demhat Zerey's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Zerey usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zerey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (1% of these games) — Zerey usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Zerey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Zerey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Zerey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 48.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 36.0% | 86.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
Demhat Zerey's chess games
All 170 games by Demhat Zerey in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 79 wins, 53 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 28 | 8/13/7 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,517 | Serbia Open 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Loic Travadon | 2,513 | Serbia Open 2026 | D37 |
| Jun 2024 | Eray Kilic | 2,443 | 10th Cesme Open A | A48 |
| Nov 2024 | Alex Yermolinsky | 2,417 | 8th Mersin Open | D55 |
| Jun 2025 | Enes Tanriverdi | 2,413 | 11th Cesme Open A | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 15 | 11 | 1,944 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U16 Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,215 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,463 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,257 |
| 10th Cesme Open A | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,554 |
| Satranc Arena IM Chess 8 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Demhat Zerey's chess games?
170 games by Demhat Zerey, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 Demhat Zerey has played.
What does Demhat Zerey play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Demhat Zerey opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Demhat Zerey answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Demhat Zerey play as White?
As White, Demhat Zerey's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Demhat Zerey play as Black?
As Black, Demhat Zerey most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Demhat Zerey's FIDE rating?
Demhat Zerey is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Demhat Zerey played?
Our database contains 170 games by Demhat Zerey, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 53 draws, 38 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Demhat Zerey?
170 games by Demhat Zerey 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.