Prepare against Irmak Sipahioglu
Türkiye · World #15,619 classical · FIDE ID 6307205
When preparing against Irmak Sipahioglu, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Irmak Sipahioglu, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Irmak Sipahioglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irmak Sipahioglu 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 | 2,100 | 2,159 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,157 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,161 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 133 | 57 | 132 | 41.3% |
| As White | 161 | 70 | 29 | 62 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 161 | 63 | 28 | 70 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irmak Sipahioglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irmak Sipahioglu's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 83.9% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.9% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.3% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sipahioglu usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sipahioglu usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sipahioglu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 71.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Sipahioglu usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sipahioglu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sipahioglu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 86 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.4% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 52.5% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Irmak Sipahioglu's chess games
All 322 games by Irmak Sipahioglu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 133 wins, 57 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Chakraborty Mayank | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Aug 2011 | Suat Soylu | 2,416 | ch-TUR Rapid | E60 |
| Sep 2022 | Mark Timmermans | 2,391 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Sep 2010 | Dominik Csiba | 2,389 | ch-EU U18 | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Toni Lazov | 2,383 | TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 76 | 34 | 2,218 |
| chT-TUR | 2014 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,034 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,060 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 20 | 14 | 2,180 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,886 |
| 5. Chess 365 Training Camp Instructors' Chess Tournament | 2026 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irmak Sipahioglu's chess games?
322 games by Irmak Sipahioglu, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 Irmak Sipahioglu has played.
What does Irmak Sipahioglu play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Irmak Sipahioglu opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irmak Sipahioglu answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Irmak Sipahioglu play as White?
As White, Irmak Sipahioglu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irmak Sipahioglu play as Black?
As Black, Irmak Sipahioglu most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Irmak Sipahioglu's FIDE rating?
Irmak Sipahioglu is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Irmak Sipahioglu played?
Our database contains 322 games by Irmak Sipahioglu, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 57 draws, 132 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irmak Sipahioglu?
322 games by Irmak Sipahioglu 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.