Prepare against Ekrem Izi
Türkiye · World #151,502 classical · FIDE ID 6320252
When preparing against Ekrem Izi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Ekrem Izi, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekrem Izi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekrem Izi 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 | 1,603 | 1,773 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,721 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 21 | 13 | 37 | 29.6% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekrem Izi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekrem Izi's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Izi usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Izi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Izi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ekrem Izi's chess games
All 71 games by Ekrem Izi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Adnan Yavic | 2,026 | ch-TUR Open | C01 |
| Oct 2013 | Mire Deniz Dogan | 1,796 | 12th Istanbul Open B | A52 |
| Feb 2008 | Huseyin Aktas | 1,760 | ch-TUR Open | C55 |
| Jul 2018 | Mesut Sevinc | 1,732 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C56 |
| Oct 2013 | Abdullah Dinke | 1,728 | 12th Istanbul Open B | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 22 | 9 | 1,596 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,397 |
| 12th Istanbul Open B | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekrem Izi's chess games?
71 games by Ekrem Izi, from Mar 2011 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 Izi has played.
What does Ekrem Izi play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ekrem Izi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekrem Izi answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ekrem Izi play as White?
As White, Ekrem Izi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekrem Izi play as Black?
As Black, Ekrem Izi most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ekrem Izi's FIDE rating?
Ekrem Izi is currently rated 1,603 in classical chess and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Ekrem Izi played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ekrem Izi, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 37 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekrem Izi?
71 games by Ekrem Izi 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.