Prepare against Irfan Saka
Türkiye · World #76,717 classical · FIDE ID 6338178
When preparing against Irfan Saka, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 38 games by Irfan Saka, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Irfan Saka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irfan Saka 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 | 1,800 | 1,923 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 39.5% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irfan Saka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irfan Saka's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Saka usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Saka usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Saka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Saka usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Saka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Irfan Saka's chess games
All 38 games by Irfan Saka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Huseyin Sertbay | 2,080 | TUR Cup | D30 |
| Feb 2013 | Sedat Sabri Severcan | 1,948 | ch-TUR | B07 |
| Feb 2013 | Okan Bulgurlu | 1,854 | ch-TUR | C61 |
| Feb 2013 | Ibrahim Durukan | 1,850 | ch-TUR | B95 |
| Feb 2013 | Murat Yelligedik | 1,846 | ch-TUR | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,014 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| Malatya Golden Apricot Open 3rd | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2,048 |
| 3rd Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,010 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,497 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irfan Saka's chess games?
38 games by Irfan Saka, from Oct 2012 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 Irfan Saka has played.
What does Irfan Saka play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Irfan Saka opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irfan Saka answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Irfan Saka play as White?
As White, Irfan Saka's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irfan Saka play as Black?
As Black, Irfan Saka most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Irfan Saka's FIDE rating?
Irfan Saka is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (May 2013).
How many games has Irfan Saka played?
Our database contains 38 games by Irfan Saka, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irfan Saka?
38 games by Irfan Saka 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.