Prepare against Derin Goktepe
CM · United States · World #10,724 classical · FIDE ID 30951747
Our database contains 78 games by Derin Goktepe, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Derin Goktepe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derin Goktepe 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 | 2,159 | 2,226 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 40 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derin Goktepe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derin Goktepe's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Goktepe usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Goktepe usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Goktepe usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 61.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Derin Goktepe's chess games
All 78 games by Derin Goktepe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 27 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Linxi Zhu | 2,320 | Marshall CC Labor Day IMB | C78 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Heimann | 2,265 | Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | E20 |
| Sep 2023 | Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla | 2,246 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Schev-A 09 | D31 |
| Sep 2023 | Mike Zaloznyy | 2,174 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Schev-A 09 | D31 |
| Jul 2023 | Sophie Morris-Suzuki | 2,165 | Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| New York 1000 GM Winter IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| Marshall CC Labor Day IMB | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 IM Winter 01 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,165 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 8 | 8 | 2,171 |
| PNWCC Super G60 Feb Gp2 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,852 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Schev-A 09 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,332 |
| Vancouver Open | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derin Goktepe's chess games?
78 games by Derin Goktepe, from Jul 2019 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 Derin Goktepe has played.
What does Derin Goktepe play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Derin Goktepe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derin Goktepe answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Derin Goktepe play as White?
As White, Derin Goktepe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derin Goktepe play as Black?
As Black, Derin Goktepe most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Derin Goktepe's FIDE rating?
Derin Goktepe is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Derin Goktepe played?
Our database contains 78 games by Derin Goktepe, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derin Goktepe?
78 games by Derin Goktepe 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.