Prepare against Erdal Unesi
Türkiye · World #74,432 classical · FIDE ID 6345662
When preparing against Erdal Unesi, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 74 games by Erdal Unesi, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erdal Unesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erdal Unesi 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 | 1,807 | 1,906 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 28 | 15 | 31 | 37.8% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erdal Unesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erdal Unesi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 74.4% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Unesi usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Unesi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Unesi usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (90% of these games) — Unesi usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Unesi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Erdal Unesi's chess games
All 74 games by Erdal Unesi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Tufan Can Uzuner | 2,069 | TUR Cup | A81 |
| Feb 2017 | Ramazan Soyek | 2,027 | TUR Cup | B26 |
| Aug 2022 | Bilal Demir | 1,994 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C16 |
| Jul 2019 | Yusuf Donmez | 1,941 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A46 |
| Feb 2017 | Arda Canbulan | 1,889 | TUR Cup | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 30 | 10.5 | 1,831 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 22 | 14 | 1,884 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,881 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,779 |
| 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erdal Unesi's chess games?
74 games by Erdal Unesi, from Mar 2013 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 Erdal Unesi has played.
What does Erdal Unesi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Erdal Unesi opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erdal Unesi answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Erdal Unesi play as White?
As White, Erdal Unesi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erdal Unesi play as Black?
As Black, Erdal Unesi most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Erdal Unesi's FIDE rating?
Erdal Unesi is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Erdal Unesi played?
Our database contains 74 games by Erdal Unesi, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erdal Unesi?
74 games by Erdal Unesi 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.