Prepare against Fatih Celikel
Türkiye · World #51,473 classical · FIDE ID 6388655
Our database contains 66 games by Fatih Celikel, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fatih Celikel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fatih Celikel 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 | 1,887 | 1,930 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 35 | 7 | 24 | 53.0% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fatih Celikel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fatih Celikel's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 11 | 34.4% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Celikel usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Celikel usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Celikel usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Celikel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Celikel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Celikel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
Fatih Celikel's chess games
All 66 games by Fatih Celikel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 35 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ludin Esteban Jaimes Gonzalez | 2,071 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | C57 |
| Jul 2017 | Hur Yasin | 2,022 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C02 |
| Jul 2017 | Berkay Celik | 1,963 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A03 |
| Feb 2026 | Vazgen Karakhanyan | 1,892 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | A44 |
| Aug 2022 | Ramazan Soyek | 1,869 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 32 | 21 | 1,924 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 1,997 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,706 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,062 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,789 |
| TUR Cup 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fatih Celikel's chess games?
66 games by Fatih Celikel, from Jul 2014 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 Fatih Celikel has played.
What does Fatih Celikel play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Fatih Celikel opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fatih Celikel answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games).
What openings does Fatih Celikel play as White?
As White, Fatih Celikel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fatih Celikel play as Black?
As Black, Fatih Celikel most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Fatih Celikel's FIDE rating?
Fatih Celikel is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Fatih Celikel played?
Our database contains 66 games by Fatih Celikel, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fatih Celikel?
66 games by Fatih Celikel 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.