Prepare against Ismail Tarik Baltaci
Türkiye · World #14,843 classical · FIDE ID 6365213
When preparing against Ismail Tarik Baltaci, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 256 games by Ismail Tarik Baltaci, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ismail Tarik Baltaci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismail Tarik Baltaci 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 | 2,108 | 2,108 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 126 | 30 | 100 | 49.2% |
| As White | 127 | 72 | 11 | 44 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 129 | 54 | 19 | 56 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismail Tarik Baltaci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismail Tarik Baltaci's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 89.0% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Baltaci usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Baltaci usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Baltaci usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Baltaci usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Baltaci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Baltaci usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 74.0% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 84.3% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Ismail Tarik Baltaci's chess games
All 256 games by Ismail Tarik Baltaci in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 126 wins, 30 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,783 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jan 2024 | Ioan-Cristian Chirila | 2,530 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Renato Terry | 2,502 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Aug 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
| Jan 2025 | Piotr Piesik | 2,422 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 135 | 68.5 | 2,262 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,076 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,936 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 13 | 1,919 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,059 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| Troya Open 25th | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismail Tarik Baltaci's chess games?
256 games by Ismail Tarik Baltaci, from Sep 2012 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 Ismail Tarik Baltaci has played.
What does Ismail Tarik Baltaci play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Ismail Tarik Baltaci opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismail Tarik Baltaci answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ismail Tarik Baltaci play as White?
As White, Ismail Tarik Baltaci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismail Tarik Baltaci play as Black?
As Black, Ismail Tarik Baltaci most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Ismail Tarik Baltaci's FIDE rating?
Ismail Tarik Baltaci is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ismail Tarik Baltaci played?
Our database contains 256 games by Ismail Tarik Baltaci, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 30 draws, 100 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismail Tarik Baltaci?
256 games by Ismail Tarik Baltaci 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.