Prepare against Erol Taskiran
Türkiye · World #55,974 classical · FIDE ID 1433512
Our database contains 40 games by Erol Taskiran, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erol Taskiran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erol Taskiran 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 | 1,870 | 1,895 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,855 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 25.0% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erol Taskiran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erol Taskiran's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Erol Taskiran's chess games
All 40 games by Erol Taskiran in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Henrik Smidt-Nielsen | 1,976 | ch-DEN Rapid Open B | A33 |
| Apr 2017 | Aage Sondergaard Nielsen | 1,917 | ch-DEN Kort1 A | A85 |
| Apr 2016 | Ole Foss Hansen | 1,827 | Tollose Weekend Cup B | A48 |
| Sep 1999 | Jacob Kaaber-Hansen | 1,668 | Koge Bugt B | B06 |
| Oct 1999 | Jonas Raunkjaer | 1,641 | Southcoast Autumn D | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koge Bugt B | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 1,470 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU New Year Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| Southcoast Autumn D | 1999 | 5 | 4 | 1,786 |
| ch-DEN Kort1 A | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| 18th Taastrup Weekend B2 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,615 |
| ch-DEN Rapid Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| Tollose Weekend Cup B | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1,960 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erol Taskiran's chess games?
40 games by Erol Taskiran, from Nov 2012 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 Erol Taskiran has played.
What does Erol Taskiran play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Erol Taskiran opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erol Taskiran answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Erol Taskiran play as White?
As White, Erol Taskiran's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erol Taskiran play as Black?
As Black, Erol Taskiran most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Erol Taskiran's FIDE rating?
Erol Taskiran is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Erol Taskiran played?
Our database contains 40 games by Erol Taskiran, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erol Taskiran?
40 games by Erol Taskiran 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.