Prepare against Erkin Tahaoglu
Türkiye · World #51,206 classical · FIDE ID 6350259
Our database contains 83 games by Erkin Tahaoglu, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erkin Tahaoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erkin Tahaoglu 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 | 1,888 | 1,916 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,910 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 28 | 19 | 36 | 33.7% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 58.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 41.5% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tahaoglu usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tahaoglu usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (4% of these games) — Tahaoglu usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tahaoglu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Tahaoglu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Tahaoglu usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
Erkin Tahaoglu's chess games
All 83 games by Erkin Tahaoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Ege Danaci | 2,264 | TUR Cup | A01 |
| Mar 2022 | Egemen Gulden | 2,094 | TUR Cup | A08 |
| Mar 2022 | Ozdemir Efe Kul | 2,042 | TUR Cup | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Kaan Akbas | 1,986 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A07 |
| Jul 2019 | Vedat Cam | 1,907 | chT-TUR Clubs | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 26 | 13 | 1,872 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 19 | 4 | 1,470 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,691 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,271 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 2. BURHANİYE ÖREN ULUSLARARASI AÇIK SATRANÇ TURNUVASI | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,037 |
| Istanbul Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erkin Tahaoglu's chess games?
83 games by Erkin Tahaoglu, from Mar 2014 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 Tahaoglu has played.
What does Erkin Tahaoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Erkin Tahaoglu opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erkin Tahaoglu answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Erkin Tahaoglu play as White?
As White, Erkin Tahaoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erkin Tahaoglu play as Black?
As Black, Erkin Tahaoglu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Erkin Tahaoglu's FIDE rating?
Erkin Tahaoglu is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Erkin Tahaoglu played?
Our database contains 83 games by Erkin Tahaoglu, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erkin Tahaoglu?
83 games by Erkin Tahaoglu 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.