Prepare against Elif Keskin
WCM · Türkiye · World #42,281 classical · FIDE ID 6391494
When preparing against Elif Keskin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Elif Keskin, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elif Keskin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elif Keskin 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 | 1,925 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 60 | 32 | 52 | 41.7% |
| As White | 69 | 35 | 15 | 19 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 17 | 33 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elif Keskin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elif Keskin's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 100.0% | 61.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Keskin usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Keskin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Keskin usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 70.0% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
Elif Keskin's chess games
All 144 games by Elif Keskin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Umida Omonova | 2,169 | ch-World School U13 Girls | D27 |
| Aug 2024 | Calypso Deladerriere | 2,044 | ch-EU U18 Girls | D07 |
| Aug 2018 | Miroslav Pantic | 2,035 | Novi Sad-Turkey GpB | B78 |
| Aug 2018 | Miodrag Drazic | 1,953 | Novi Sad-Turkey GpB | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | Aisha Alen | 1,814 | ch-World School U13 Girls | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,666 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,501 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,800 |
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 1,739 |
| Novi Sad-Turkey GpB | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,464 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,695 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elif Keskin's chess games?
144 games by Elif Keskin, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 Keskin has played.
What does Elif Keskin play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Elif Keskin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elif Keskin answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Elif Keskin play as White?
As White, Elif Keskin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elif Keskin play as Black?
As Black, Elif Keskin most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Elif Keskin's FIDE rating?
Elif Keskin is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Elif Keskin played?
Our database contains 144 games by Elif Keskin, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elif Keskin?
144 games by Elif Keskin 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.