Prepare against Eray Kilic
IM · Türkiye · World #615 classical · FIDE ID 44517173
When preparing against Eray Kilic, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as Black, 31.0% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,376 games by Eray Kilic, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eray Kilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eray Kilic 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 | 2,496 | 2,511 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,449 | 2,453 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,466 | 2,473 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,376 | 753 | 266 | 357 | 54.7% |
| As White | 699 | 415 | 136 | 148 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 677 | 338 | 130 | 209 | 49.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eray Kilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eray Kilic's side.
First moves as White (699 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 529 | 75.7% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 117 | 16.7% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 4.7% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.4% | 76.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 69.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nc3 (78.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nc3 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nc3 (73.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 225 | 69.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 88 | 27.2% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 204 | 94.9% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.2% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Eray Kilic's chess games
All 1,376 games by Eray Kilic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Aug 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: 753 wins, 266 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 76 | 52/10/14 | 68.4% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 51 | 24/16/11 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 30/9/7 | 65.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 45 | 31/7/7 | 68.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 43 | 28/3/12 | 65.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 34/3/2 | 87.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 19/8/9 | 52.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 21/6/4 | 67.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 39/10/23 | 54.2% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 51 | 32/5/14 | 62.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/6/14 | 45.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 19/4/11 | 55.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 12/10/12 | 35.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 24/3/4 | 77.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 16/8/7 | 51.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jan 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
| Feb 2025 | J Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Feb 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,734 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,728 | Titled Tue Early | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 804 | 527 | 2,506 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 33 | 19 | 2,431 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,354 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,265 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,502 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,463 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,437 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,417 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adar Tarhan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eray Kilic's chess games?
1,376 games by Eray Kilic, from Feb 2017 to Aug 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 Eray Kilic has played.
What does Eray Kilic play on the first move as White?
Across 699 games with White in our database, Eray Kilic opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eray Kilic answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games).
What openings does Eray Kilic play as White?
As White, Eray Kilic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (76 games, 68.4% win rate); Four Knights Game (51 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 65.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 699 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eray Kilic play as Black?
As Black, Eray Kilic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 54.2% win rate); Elephant Gambit (51 games, 62.7% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 677 games.
What is Eray Kilic's FIDE rating?
Eray Kilic is currently rated 2,496 in classical chess, 2,449 in rapid and 2,466 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (May 2026).
How many games has Eray Kilic played?
Our database contains 1,376 games by Eray Kilic, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 753 wins, 266 draws, 357 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eray Kilic?
1,376 games by Eray Kilic 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.