Prepare against Demre Kerigan
IM · Türkiye · World #2,598 classical · FIDE ID 6307841
Our database contains 702 games by Demre Kerigan, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Demre Kerigan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Demre Kerigan 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 | 2,355 | 2,426 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,398 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 702 | 276 | 180 | 246 | 39.3% |
| As White | 354 | 142 | 99 | 113 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 348 | 134 | 81 | 133 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Demre Kerigan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Demre Kerigan's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 342 | 96.6% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kerigan usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kerigan usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kerigan usually continues d4 (65.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kerigan usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kerigan usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kerigan usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 95 | 53.7% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 15.8% | 51.8% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 10.7% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 16 | 9.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 6.2% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 42 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 27.5% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 29 | 24.2% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Demre Kerigan's chess games
All 702 games by Demre Kerigan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 276 wins, 180 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 16/13/24 | 30.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 10/12/9 | 32.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 85 | 28/19/38 | 32.9% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 63 | 26/15/22 | 41.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Michael Roiz | 2,579 | 37th EU-Cup | E94 |
| Aug 2014 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,571 | chT-TUR | B07 |
| Jun 2015 | Gyula Pap | 2,553 | 10th Teplice Open | C54 |
| Feb 2018 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,551 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B30 |
| Dec 2014 | Mark L Hebden | 2,523 | 6th London Classic Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 137 | 67.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-TUR | 2017 | 46 | 24.5 | 2,263 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,260 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| Ankara Campomanes Memorial IM | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,334 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Demre Kerigan's chess games?
702 games by Demre Kerigan, from Oct 2006 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 Demre Kerigan has played.
What does Demre Kerigan play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Demre Kerigan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Demre Kerigan answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Demre Kerigan play as White?
As White, Demre Kerigan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 30.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Demre Kerigan play as Black?
As Black, Demre Kerigan most often plays: Pirc Defense (85 games, 32.9% win rate); Modern Defense (63 games, 41.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Demre Kerigan's FIDE rating?
Demre Kerigan is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Demre Kerigan played?
Our database contains 702 games by Demre Kerigan, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 180 draws, 246 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Demre Kerigan?
702 games by Demre Kerigan 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.