Prepare against Huseyin Ilhan
Türkiye · World #39,656 classical · FIDE ID 6383157
When preparing against Huseyin Ilhan, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 38 games by Huseyin Ilhan, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Huseyin Ilhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huseyin Ilhan 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 | 1,937 | 1,951 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,945 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,945 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 39.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huseyin Ilhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huseyin Ilhan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ilhan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ilhan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ilhan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ilhan usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ilhan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ilhan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Huseyin Ilhan's chess games
All 38 games by Huseyin Ilhan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Murat Eren Aytekin | 2,201 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D85 |
| Aug 2025 | U Suzan | 1,882 | TCh-TUR Club | C41 |
| Jul 2025 | Batin Okur | 1,855 | TCh-TUR Club | B23 |
| Jul 2025 | Irfan Saka | 1,837 | TCh-TUR Club | C05 |
| Jul 2017 | Efe Ergani | 1,729 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,777 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,892 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huseyin Ilhan's chess games?
38 games by Huseyin Ilhan, from Aug 2015 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 Huseyin Ilhan has played.
What does Huseyin Ilhan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Huseyin Ilhan opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huseyin Ilhan answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Huseyin Ilhan play as White?
As White, Huseyin Ilhan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huseyin Ilhan play as Black?
As Black, Huseyin Ilhan most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Huseyin Ilhan's FIDE rating?
Huseyin Ilhan is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Huseyin Ilhan played?
Our database contains 38 games by Huseyin Ilhan, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huseyin Ilhan?
38 games by Huseyin Ilhan 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.