Prepare against Ismail Tofan
Türkiye · World #74,125 classical · FIDE ID 6334326
When preparing against Ismail Tofan, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 57 games by Ismail Tofan, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismail Tofan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismail Tofan 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 | 1,808 | 1,809 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 | 6 | 25 | 45.6% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 64.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismail Tofan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismail Tofan's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 59.4% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 37.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tofan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Tofan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tofan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 37.5% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Tofan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tofan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Tofan usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Ismail Tofan's chess games
All 57 games by Ismail Tofan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | King's Pawn Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Halit Kaan Kesgin | 2,061 | Istanbul Redbull Masters | C41 |
| Aug 2016 | Mahir Deniz | 1,964 | 7th Hatay Open | D53 |
| Nov 2019 | Esref Isik | 1,920 | Istanbul Redbull Masters | A06 |
| Feb 2015 | Osman Nuri Ozsarilar | 1,886 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B75 |
| Jul 2017 | Mesut Sevinc | 1,776 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,695 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,737 |
| 6th ch-World School U11 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,619 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| Istanbul Redbull Masters | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 7th Hatay Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismail Tofan's chess games?
57 games by Ismail Tofan, from Mar 2015 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 Ismail Tofan has played.
What does Ismail Tofan play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ismail Tofan opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismail Tofan answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Ismail Tofan play as White?
As White, Ismail Tofan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismail Tofan play as Black?
As Black, Ismail Tofan most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ismail Tofan's FIDE rating?
Ismail Tofan is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ismail Tofan played?
Our database contains 57 games by Ismail Tofan, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismail Tofan?
57 games by Ismail Tofan 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.