Prepare against Esat Baglan
FM · Türkiye · World #2,795 classical · FIDE ID 6309216
Our database contains 649 games by Esat Baglan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esat Baglan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esat Baglan 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 | 2,346 | 2,371 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,231 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 649 | 238 | 197 | 214 | 36.7% |
| As White | 321 | 133 | 99 | 89 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 328 | 105 | 98 | 125 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esat Baglan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esat Baglan's side.
First moves as White (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 295 | 91.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Baglan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Baglan usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Baglan usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baglan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Baglan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Baglan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 71.4% | 50.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 11.2% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 11.2% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 46.2% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 38 | 36.5% | 34.2% |
| f5 | 9 | 8.7% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.8% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Esat Baglan's chess games
All 649 games by Esat Baglan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 238 wins, 197 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 34 | 5/13/16 | 14.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,579 | 47th Rilton Cup | B69 |
| Oct 2022 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Apr 2023 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,523 | Ayvalik Kadife | B13 |
| Jul 2021 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,519 | Belgrade Serbia Open | D30 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 69 | 30.5 | 2,068 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 62 | 32.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-TUR | 2021 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,247 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 31 | 13.5 | 2,281 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,334 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,158 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,388 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ege Koksal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esat Baglan's chess games?
649 games by Esat Baglan, from Jan 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 Esat Baglan has played.
What does Esat Baglan play on the first move as White?
Across 321 games with White in our database, Esat Baglan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esat Baglan answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Esat Baglan play as White?
As White, Esat Baglan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esat Baglan play as Black?
As Black, Esat Baglan most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 14.7% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Esat Baglan's FIDE rating?
Esat Baglan is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Esat Baglan played?
Our database contains 649 games by Esat Baglan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 197 draws, 214 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esat Baglan?
649 games by Esat Baglan 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.