Prepare against Etka Karabulut
CM · Türkiye · World #17,658 classical · FIDE ID 44537816
Our database contains 55 games by Etka Karabulut, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Etka Karabulut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etka Karabulut 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 | 2,079 | 2,204 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,661 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,937 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 30.9% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 62.1% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 37.9% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Karabulut usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Karabulut usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Karabulut usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 27.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Karabulut usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Karabulut usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Karabulut usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Etka Karabulut's chess games
All 55 games by Etka Karabulut in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | M Ulibin | 2,349 | 9th Mersin Open | A22 |
| Jun 2025 | Efe Metehan Yavuz | 2,345 | 11th Cesme Open A | D35 |
| Nov 2024 | R Zeynalov | 2,300 | 8th Mersin Open | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Nima Hosseinzadeh | 2,233 | 9th Mersin Open | E12 |
| Nov 2024 | Hasan Atis | 2,167 | 8th Mersin Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,178 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,924 |
| 9th Cubuk Open | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,955 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,032 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etka Karabulut's chess games?
55 games by Etka Karabulut, from Aug 2018 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 Etka Karabulut has played.
What does Etka Karabulut play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Etka Karabulut opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etka Karabulut answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Etka Karabulut play as White?
As White, Etka Karabulut's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etka Karabulut play as Black?
As Black, Etka Karabulut most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Etka Karabulut's FIDE rating?
Etka Karabulut is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Etka Karabulut played?
Our database contains 55 games by Etka Karabulut, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etka Karabulut?
55 games by Etka Karabulut 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.