Prepare against Efe Onur Kartal
Türkiye · World #59,806 classical · FIDE ID 44513194
When preparing against Efe Onur Kartal, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 42 games by Efe Onur Kartal, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Efe Onur Kartal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efe Onur Kartal 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 | 1,857 | 1,956 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 40.5% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efe Onur Kartal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efe Onur Kartal's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kartal usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kartal usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kartal usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kartal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Efe Onur Kartal's chess games
All 42 games by Efe Onur Kartal in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Okan Bulgurlu | 1,993 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B01 |
| Jul 2023 | Kadir Akin | 1,993 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B26 |
| Jul 2023 | Batuhan Demirag | 1,895 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B24 |
| Jul 2023 | Kenan Albayrak | 1,895 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C44 |
| Jul 2024 | Ahmet Fazil Gulenc | 1,881 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 30 | 16.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,740 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,535 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,430 |
| 3rd Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,131 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efe Onur Kartal's chess games?
42 games by Efe Onur Kartal, from Jun 2016 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 Onur Kartal has played.
What does Efe Onur Kartal play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Efe Onur Kartal opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efe Onur Kartal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Efe Onur Kartal play as White?
As White, Efe Onur Kartal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efe Onur Kartal play as Black?
As Black, Efe Onur Kartal most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Efe Onur Kartal's FIDE rating?
Efe Onur Kartal is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Efe Onur Kartal played?
Our database contains 42 games by Efe Onur Kartal, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efe Onur Kartal?
42 games by Efe Onur Kartal 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.