Prepare against Ersen Zekeriyaoglu
Türkiye · World #37,217 classical · FIDE ID 6303315
When preparing against Ersen Zekeriyaoglu, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 81 games by Ersen Zekeriyaoglu, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ersen Zekeriyaoglu 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 | 1,948 | 2,090 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 40 | 12 | 29 | 49.4% |
| As White | 40 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 60.0% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 20.0% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Zekeriyaoglu usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Zekeriyaoglu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Zekeriyaoglu usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zekeriyaoglu usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Zekeriyaoglu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zekeriyaoglu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's chess games
All 81 games by Ersen Zekeriyaoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Arda Altun | 2,200 | TUR Cup | D18 |
| Aug 2003 | Alper Efe Ataman | 2,197 | Izmir Open | D36 |
| Sep 2003 | Berti Valensi | 2,162 | Izmir Open | D01 |
| Feb 2020 | Handenur Sahin | 2,024 | TUR Cup | B00 |
| Jan 2019 | Mustafa Sakalli | 1,955 | TUR Cup | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 31 | 19.5 | 1,881 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,659 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,729 |
| ch-Izmir | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| Izmir GP Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Izmir Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| TUR Cup 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| 17th Izmir Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's chess games?
81 games by Ersen Zekeriyaoglu, from Oct 2003 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 Ersen Zekeriyaoglu has played.
What does Ersen Zekeriyaoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Ersen Zekeriyaoglu opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ersen Zekeriyaoglu answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Ersen Zekeriyaoglu play as White?
As White, Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ersen Zekeriyaoglu play as Black?
As Black, Ersen Zekeriyaoglu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Ersen Zekeriyaoglu's FIDE rating?
Ersen Zekeriyaoglu is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Ersen Zekeriyaoglu played?
Our database contains 81 games by Ersen Zekeriyaoglu, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ersen Zekeriyaoglu?
81 games by Ersen Zekeriyaoglu 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.