Prepare against Elif Deniz
Türkiye · World #144,176 classical · FIDE ID 51605686
When preparing against Elif Deniz, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Elif Deniz, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Elif Deniz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elif Deniz 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 | 1,614 | 1,614 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 53.1% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 85 rated games against 63 different opponents, across 10 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 58 | 34 | 11 | 13 | 58.6% | 1,491 | 1,535 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 8 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1,604 | 1,646 |
| 2025 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1,496 | 1,596 |
| 2024 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1,360 | 1,432 |
| 2023 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,165 | 1,085 |
| 2022 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1,283 | 1,083 |
Where Elif Deniz has played
Türkiye (8) · Greece (1) · Ireland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elif Deniz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elif Deniz's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Deniz usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Deniz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Deniz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Deniz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Deniz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Elif Deniz's chess games
All 32 games by Elif Deniz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Maya Sahin | 1,708 | Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | G18 | D11 |
| Jan 2026 | Elif Ayca Ersoy | 1,566 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U13 Girls | D00 |
| May 2026 | Ayla Melis Ozkan | 1,554 | Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | G18 | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Nehir Keser | 1,500 | ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Ester Galmidi | 1,461 | ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,667 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,297 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U13 Girls | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,633 |
| Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | G18 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-EU Schools U09 Girls | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elif Deniz's chess games?
32 games by Elif Deniz, from Feb 2023 to Nov 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 Elif Deniz has played.
What does Elif Deniz play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Elif Deniz opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elif Deniz answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elif Deniz play as White?
As White, Elif Deniz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elif Deniz play as Black?
As Black, Elif Deniz most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Elif Deniz's FIDE rating?
Elif Deniz is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,614 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Elif Deniz played?
Our database contains 32 games by Elif Deniz, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elif Deniz?
32 games by Elif Deniz 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.