Prepare against Ilker Pazarcioglu
Türkiye · World #104,145 classical · FIDE ID 6388710
When preparing against Ilker Pazarcioglu, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ilker Pazarcioglu, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilker Pazarcioglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilker Pazarcioglu 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 | 1,717 | 1,717 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,766 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,743 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 11 | 25 | 37.9% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilker Pazarcioglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilker Pazarcioglu's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pazarcioglu usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pazarcioglu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pazarcioglu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pazarcioglu usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pazarcioglu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Pazarcioglu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Ilker Pazarcioglu's chess games
All 58 games by Ilker Pazarcioglu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Boris Belokopyt | 1,904 | ch-EU Amateur | B91 |
| Aug 2015 | Rimantas Zebelis | 1,761 | ch-EU Amateur | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Darko Romic | 1,678 | ch-EU Amateur U1700 | A15 |
| Feb 2019 | Ugur Dogan | 1,670 | TUR Cup | B90 |
| Jan 2019 | Omer Yanikoglu | 1,664 | TUR Cup | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 22 | 10 | 1,580 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,472 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-EU Amateurs U1700 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,790 |
| ch-EU Amateur U1700 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,698 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,438 |
| Vilnius Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,703 |
| 3rd Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilker Pazarcioglu's chess games?
58 games by Ilker Pazarcioglu, from Sep 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 Ilker Pazarcioglu has played.
What does Ilker Pazarcioglu play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ilker Pazarcioglu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilker Pazarcioglu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilker Pazarcioglu play as White?
As White, Ilker Pazarcioglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilker Pazarcioglu play as Black?
As Black, Ilker Pazarcioglu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ilker Pazarcioglu's FIDE rating?
Ilker Pazarcioglu is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,717 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ilker Pazarcioglu played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ilker Pazarcioglu, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilker Pazarcioglu?
58 games by Ilker Pazarcioglu 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.