Prepare against Deniz Dirikolu
FM · Türkiye · World #2,624 classical · FIDE ID 44568894
When preparing against Deniz Dirikolu, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 507 games by Deniz Dirikolu, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Deniz Dirikolu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniz Dirikolu 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 | 2,390 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,171 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 507 | 239 | 74 | 194 | 47.1% |
| As White | 250 | 116 | 36 | 98 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 257 | 123 | 38 | 96 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniz Dirikolu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniz Dirikolu's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 86.3% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 13.7% | 70.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Dirikolu usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dirikolu usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dirikolu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dirikolu usually continues g3 (76.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dirikolu usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Dirikolu usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 44.3% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 32 | 26.2% | 78.1% |
| d6 | 31 | 25.4% | 66.1% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 65.5% | 45.6% |
| d6 | 29 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Deniz Dirikolu's chess games
All 507 games by Deniz Dirikolu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 239 wins, 74 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 39 | 13/5/21 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 32 | 17/2/13 | 53.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,706 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,694 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | C01 |
| Aug 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Jun 2026 | Daniil Dubov | 2,649 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 155 | 84.5 | 2,357 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 59 | 33 | 2,389 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 28 | 2,272 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,887 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,476 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,128 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniz Dirikolu's chess games?
507 games by Deniz Dirikolu, from Jun 2018 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 Deniz Dirikolu has played.
What does Deniz Dirikolu play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Deniz Dirikolu opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniz Dirikolu answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Deniz Dirikolu play as White?
As White, Deniz Dirikolu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniz Dirikolu play as Black?
As Black, Deniz Dirikolu most often plays: Philidor (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Deniz Dirikolu's FIDE rating?
Deniz Dirikolu is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Deniz Dirikolu played?
Our database contains 507 games by Deniz Dirikolu, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 74 draws, 194 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniz Dirikolu?
507 games by Deniz Dirikolu 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.