Prepare against Erkin Karaokcu
FM · Türkiye · World #6,263 classical · FIDE ID 6348459
Our database contains 256 games by Erkin Karaokcu, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erkin Karaokcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erkin Karaokcu 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 | 2,241 | 2,316 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,226 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,171 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 103 | 62 | 91 | 40.2% |
| As White | 127 | 60 | 32 | 35 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 129 | 43 | 30 | 56 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erkin Karaokcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erkin Karaokcu's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 39.4% | 73.0% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 30.7% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 26 | 20.5% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.3% | 31.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 73.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Karaokcu usually continues Bg5 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Karaokcu usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Karaokcu usually continues d5 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Karaokcu usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Karaokcu usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Karaokcu usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 41.0% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 23 | 29.5% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Erkin Karaokcu's chess games
All 256 games by Erkin Karaokcu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 103 wins, 62 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pa Iniyan | 2,573 | 3rd Annual Kuwait Rapid | E92 |
| Aug 2016 | Ulvi Bajarani | 2,516 | 24th Troya Open | B09 |
| Sep 2013 | Firman Syah Farid | 2,433 | 52nd Wch U20 | D90 |
| Feb 2018 | Julian Martin | 2,415 | 9th Pfalz Open A | B07 |
| Nov 2020 | Aziz Mert Erdogdu | 2,396 | Titled Tue | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 25 | 7 | 2,159 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 17 | 9 | 2,081 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,242 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,175 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,176 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,063 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erkin Karaokcu's chess games?
256 games by Erkin Karaokcu, from Sep 2009 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 Erkin Karaokcu has played.
What does Erkin Karaokcu play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Erkin Karaokcu opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erkin Karaokcu answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Erkin Karaokcu play as White?
As White, Erkin Karaokcu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erkin Karaokcu play as Black?
As Black, Erkin Karaokcu most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Erkin Karaokcu's FIDE rating?
Erkin Karaokcu is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Erkin Karaokcu played?
Our database contains 256 games by Erkin Karaokcu, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 62 draws, 91 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erkin Karaokcu?
256 games by Erkin Karaokcu 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.