Prepare against Ekin Ulus
Türkiye · World #96,351 classical · FIDE ID 26346737
When preparing against Ekin Ulus, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 55 games by Ekin Ulus, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ekin Ulus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekin Ulus 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 | 1,740 | 1,795 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 5 | 23 | 49.1% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekin Ulus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekin Ulus's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ulus usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ulus usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ulus usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Ulus usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Ulus usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
Ekin Ulus's chess games
All 55 games by Ekin Ulus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Vesal Hamedi Nia | 1,977 | chT-TUR 1st League | D35 |
| Mar 2024 | Bilgesu Seker | 1,930 | ch-TUR w | C55 |
| Jul 2024 | Nehir Tokat | 1,926 | chT-TUR 1st League | A02 |
| Jan 2026 | Ecrin Tuana Engel | 1,885 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Girls | E81 |
| Jul 2024 | Elif Ozsayin | 1,807 | chT-TUR 1st League | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,619 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 1,829 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Girls | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,913 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,506 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,690 |
| ch-TUR U16 | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,321 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekin Ulus's chess games?
55 games by Ekin Ulus, from Sep 2018 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 Ekin Ulus has played.
What does Ekin Ulus play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ekin Ulus opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekin Ulus answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Ekin Ulus play as White?
As White, Ekin Ulus's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekin Ulus play as Black?
As Black, Ekin Ulus most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ekin Ulus's FIDE rating?
Ekin Ulus is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ekin Ulus played?
Our database contains 55 games by Ekin Ulus, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekin Ulus?
55 games by Ekin Ulus 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.