Prepare against Ekrem Cekro
IM · Belgium · World #2,656 classical · FIDE ID 201855
When preparing against Ekrem Cekro, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 776 games by Ekrem Cekro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekrem Cekro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekrem Cekro 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 | 2,352 | 2,455 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,427 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,513 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 776 | 289 | 288 | 199 | 37.2% |
| As White | 391 | 163 | 157 | 71 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 385 | 126 | 131 | 128 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekrem Cekro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekrem Cekro's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 384 | 98.2% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.8% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cekro usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Cekro usually continues g3 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cekro usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Cekro usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cekro usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cekro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 99 | 50.0% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 92 | 46.5% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 96.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ekrem Cekro's chess games
All 776 games by Ekrem Cekro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 289 wins, 288 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 135 | 56/55/24 | 41.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 98 | 42/32/24 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 16/19/1 | 44.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 31 | 12/13/6 | 38.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 30 | 13/13/4 | 43.3% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 104 | 42/33/29 | 40.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 83 | 28/30/25 | 33.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 10/13/11 | 29.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/12/9 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Vladimir Chuchelov | 2,607 | ch-BEL | A12 |
| Oct 2003 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,604 | 14th chT-EU | A29 |
| Mar 2006 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,580 | chT-BEL 0506 | A20 |
| Feb 2006 | Jan Smeets | 2,550 | chT-BEL 0506 | A16 |
| Mar 1982 | Gyula Sax | 2,550 | Sarajevo | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2006 | 72 | 42.5 | 2,419 |
| Sarajevo | 1982 | 30 | 11 | 2,357 |
| chT-BIH | 2002 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-YUG U19 | 1968 | 15 | 7 | – |
| St Ingbert Open | 1990 | 13 | 11 | 2,591 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,567 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,549 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pieter Claesen (10 games) · Geert Van der Stricht (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekrem Cekro's chess games?
776 games by Ekrem Cekro, from Apr 2003 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 Ekrem Cekro has played.
What does Ekrem Cekro play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Ekrem Cekro opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekrem Cekro answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ekrem Cekro play as White?
As White, Ekrem Cekro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (135 games, 41.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (98 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (36 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekrem Cekro play as Black?
As Black, Ekrem Cekro most often plays: Modern Defense (104 games, 40.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (83 games, 33.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 385 games.
What is Ekrem Cekro's FIDE rating?
Ekrem Cekro is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ekrem Cekro played?
Our database contains 776 games by Ekrem Cekro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 289 wins, 288 draws, 199 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekrem Cekro?
776 games by Ekrem Cekro 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.