Prepare against Hilmi Merih Lokman
Türkiye · World #119,794 classical · FIDE ID 6367607
When preparing against Hilmi Merih Lokman, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Hilmi Merih Lokman, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hilmi Merih Lokman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hilmi Merih Lokman 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 | 1,674 | 1,728 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,757 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 3 | 22 | 41.9% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hilmi Merih Lokman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hilmi Merih Lokman's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Lokman usually continues e3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lokman usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Lokman usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Hilmi Merih Lokman's chess games
All 43 games by Hilmi Merih Lokman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Julia Gokbulut | 2,047 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Yigit Dogan Aladag | 1,811 | TUR Cup | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Fatih Demirci | 1,778 | TUR Cup | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Uktenur Catal | 1,696 | TUR Cup | D30 |
| Feb 2019 | Metin Hatipoglu | 1,680 | TUR Cup | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,619 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,789 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hilmi Merih Lokman's chess games?
43 games by Hilmi Merih Lokman, from Sep 2011 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 Hilmi Merih Lokman has played.
What does Hilmi Merih Lokman play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hilmi Merih Lokman opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hilmi Merih Lokman answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hilmi Merih Lokman play as White?
As White, Hilmi Merih Lokman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hilmi Merih Lokman play as Black?
As Black, Hilmi Merih Lokman most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Hilmi Merih Lokman's FIDE rating?
Hilmi Merih Lokman is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,728 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Hilmi Merih Lokman played?
Our database contains 43 games by Hilmi Merih Lokman, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hilmi Merih Lokman?
43 games by Hilmi Merih Lokman 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.