Prepare against Efe Mert Kilic
FM · Türkiye · World #7,034 classical · FIDE ID 6354327
When preparing against Efe Mert Kilic, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Efe Mert Kilic, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Efe Mert Kilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efe Mert Kilic 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 | 2,225 | 2,331 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,247 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,339 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 125 | 98 | 77 | 41.7% |
| As White | 151 | 64 | 51 | 36 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 61 | 47 | 41 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efe Mert Kilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efe Mert Kilic's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 80.8% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 11.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 4.0% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kilic usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kilic usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kilic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kilic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 28.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 21.9% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 17.8% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 13.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 73.3% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
Efe Mert Kilic's chess games
All 300 games by Efe Mert Kilic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 125 wins, 98 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,525 | 5th Ordu Open | B15 |
| Jul 2022 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,490 | EU Universities Rapid | D45 |
| May 2019 | Stefan Mazur | 2,435 | 5th Ordu Open | C45 |
| Nov 2017 | Ekin Baris Ozenir | 2,410 | ch-TUR | B00 |
| Nov 2017 | Aziz Mert Erdogdu | 2,409 | ch-TUR | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 44 | 32.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,173 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 15 | 2,082 |
| ch-TUR | 2017 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,271 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,201 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,898 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efe Mert Kilic's chess games?
300 games by Efe Mert Kilic, from Sep 2011 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 Efe Mert Kilic has played.
What does Efe Mert Kilic play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Efe Mert Kilic opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efe Mert Kilic answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Efe Mert Kilic play as White?
As White, Efe Mert Kilic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efe Mert Kilic play as Black?
As Black, Efe Mert Kilic most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Efe Mert Kilic's FIDE rating?
Efe Mert Kilic is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Efe Mert Kilic played?
Our database contains 300 games by Efe Mert Kilic, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 98 draws, 77 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efe Mert Kilic?
300 games by Efe Mert Kilic 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.