Prepare against Ekrem Ulu
Türkiye · World #92,970 classical · FIDE ID 6368603
When preparing against Ekrem Ulu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ekrem Ulu, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekrem Ulu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekrem Ulu 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 | 1,750 | 1,765 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekrem Ulu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekrem Ulu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ulu usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ulu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Ulu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ekrem Ulu's chess games
All 30 games by Ekrem Ulu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Halil Ibrahim Kurdas | 1,833 | TUR Cup | A07 |
| Jan 2017 | Cagrican Subasi | 1,764 | TUR Cup | D52 |
| Feb 2017 | Mehmet Isik | 1,554 | TUR Cup | C62 |
| Apr 2022 | Ahmet Ari | 1,491 | TUR Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | Ayhan Catak | 1,412 | TUR Cup | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,822 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekrem Ulu's chess games?
30 games by Ekrem Ulu, from Mar 2015 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 Ulu has played.
What does Ekrem Ulu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ekrem Ulu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekrem Ulu answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ekrem Ulu play as White?
As White, Ekrem Ulu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekrem Ulu play as Black?
As Black, Ekrem Ulu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ekrem Ulu's FIDE rating?
Ekrem Ulu is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ekrem Ulu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ekrem Ulu, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekrem Ulu?
30 games by Ekrem Ulu 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.