Prepare against Eflatun Cem Karadag
FM · Türkiye · World #67,276 classical · FIDE ID 6300316
When preparing against Eflatun Cem Karadag, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 104 games by Eflatun Cem Karadag, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eflatun Cem Karadag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eflatun Cem Karadag 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 | 1,830 | 2,202 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 32 | 20 | 52 | 30.8% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 9 | 27 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eflatun Cem Karadag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eflatun Cem Karadag's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 52.8% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 18.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 15.1% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Karadag usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Karadag usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Karadag usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Karadag usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Karadag usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 18.5% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Eflatun Cem Karadag's chess games
All 104 games by Eflatun Cem Karadag in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Aleksandr Shneider | 2,485 | Kusadasi Open | B52 |
| Aug 1981 | Sean Coffey | 2,144 | 8th ECI Open U20 | C00 |
| Jul 2018 | Murat Keser | 1,862 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C99 |
| Nov 2021 | Kutay Sakmak | 1,778 | 5th Mersin Open | C41 |
| May 2026 | Mustafa Elmas | 1,742 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 1,716 |
| World U20-ch17 | 1978 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,729 |
| 13th Marmaris Karya | 2022 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,919 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| 8th ECI Open U20 | 1981 | 9 | 3 | 1,929 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,855 |
| 5th Mersin Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eflatun Cem Karadag's chess games?
104 games by Eflatun Cem Karadag, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Eflatun Cem Karadag has played.
What does Eflatun Cem Karadag play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Eflatun Cem Karadag opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eflatun Cem Karadag answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Eflatun Cem Karadag play as White?
As White, Eflatun Cem Karadag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eflatun Cem Karadag play as Black?
As Black, Eflatun Cem Karadag most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Eflatun Cem Karadag's FIDE rating?
Eflatun Cem Karadag is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Eflatun Cem Karadag played?
Our database contains 104 games by Eflatun Cem Karadag, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eflatun Cem Karadag?
104 games by Eflatun Cem Karadag 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.