Prepare against Esat Tuna Turker
FM · Türkiye · World #3,144 classical · FIDE ID 51618249
When preparing against Esat Tuna Turker, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Esat Tuna Turker, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Esat Tuna Turker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esat Tuna Turker 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 | 2,334 | 2,334 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,025 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 77 | 32 | 78 | 41.2% |
| As White | 92 | 36 | 19 | 37 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 41 | 13 | 41 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esat Tuna Turker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esat Tuna Turker's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 42.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 26.1% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 15.2% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Turker usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Turker usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Turker usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Turker usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Turker usually continues e3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Turker usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 52.0% | 44.2% |
| b6 | 8 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Esat Tuna Turker's chess games
All 187 games by Esat Tuna Turker in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 77 wins, 32 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,478 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A01 |
| Apr 2026 | Fabian Baenziger | 2,452 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | D12 |
| May 2026 | Antoine Bournel | 2,431 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Gleb Pidluznij | 2,410 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,402 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 80 | 41.5 | 2,298 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 7th Mersin Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,054 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esat Tuna Turker's chess games?
187 games by Esat Tuna Turker, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Tuna Turker has played.
What does Esat Tuna Turker play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Esat Tuna Turker opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esat Tuna Turker answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Esat Tuna Turker play as White?
As White, Esat Tuna Turker's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esat Tuna Turker play as Black?
As Black, Esat Tuna Turker most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Esat Tuna Turker's FIDE rating?
Esat Tuna Turker is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Esat Tuna Turker played?
Our database contains 187 games by Esat Tuna Turker, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 32 draws, 78 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esat Tuna Turker?
187 games by Esat Tuna Turker 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.