Prepare against Erkan Turan
Türkiye · World #91,071 classical · FIDE ID 6345603
When preparing against Erkan Turan, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Erkan Turan, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erkan Turan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erkan Turan 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 | 1,755 | 1,793 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,808 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 36.2% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erkan Turan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erkan Turan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 66.7% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Turan usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Turan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Turan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Turan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Erkan Turan's chess games
All 47 games by Erkan Turan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Can Baylav | 1,967 | TUR Cup | B50 |
| Jan 2017 | Ugur Barkin Tahaoglu | 1,928 | TUR Cup | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Doruk Sezis | 1,889 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B10 |
| Jul 2019 | Alper Eren | 1,877 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A24 |
| Jul 2017 | Mesut Sevinc | 1,776 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 36 | 13.5 | 1,673 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,289 |
| 3rd Ordu Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erkan Turan's chess games?
47 games by Erkan Turan, from May 2015 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 Erkan Turan has played.
What does Erkan Turan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Erkan Turan opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erkan Turan answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Erkan Turan play as White?
As White, Erkan Turan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erkan Turan play as Black?
As Black, Erkan Turan most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Erkan Turan's FIDE rating?
Erkan Turan is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Erkan Turan played?
Our database contains 47 games by Erkan Turan, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erkan Turan?
47 games by Erkan Turan 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.