Prepare against Huseyin Varol Erdem
Türkiye · World #229,420 classical · FIDE ID 6372325
When preparing against Huseyin Varol Erdem, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Huseyin Varol Erdem, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Huseyin Varol Erdem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huseyin Varol Erdem 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 | 1,760 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,768 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 41.7% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huseyin Varol Erdem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huseyin Varol Erdem's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 81.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Erdem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Erdem usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Erdem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Erdem usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Erdem usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Huseyin Varol Erdem's chess games
All 36 games by Huseyin Varol Erdem in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Mehmet Salih Yildirim | 1,872 | ch-TUR | E90 |
| Feb 2015 | Soner Ilhan Ulas | 1,824 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B45 |
| Feb 2013 | Cem Azad Kaplan | 1,806 | ch-TUR | C01 |
| Feb 2015 | Egemen Gulden | 1,800 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | A07 |
| Feb 2015 | Halil Ibrahim Demir | 1,531 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 16 | 7 | 1,837 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,787 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huseyin Varol Erdem's chess games?
36 games by Huseyin Varol Erdem, from Nov 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 Huseyin Varol Erdem has played.
What does Huseyin Varol Erdem play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Huseyin Varol Erdem opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huseyin Varol Erdem answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Huseyin Varol Erdem play as White?
As White, Huseyin Varol Erdem's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huseyin Varol Erdem play as Black?
As Black, Huseyin Varol Erdem most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Huseyin Varol Erdem's FIDE rating?
Huseyin Varol Erdem is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Huseyin Varol Erdem played?
Our database contains 36 games by Huseyin Varol Erdem, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huseyin Varol Erdem?
36 games by Huseyin Varol Erdem 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.