Prepare against Mehmet Emre Ilkimen
Türkiye · World #36,791 classical · FIDE ID 34502505
When preparing against Mehmet Emre Ilkimen, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Mehmet Emre Ilkimen, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehmet Emre Ilkimen 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 | 1,951 | 1,951 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,877 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 33.8% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 60.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ilkimen usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ilkimen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Ilkimen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (88% of these games) — Ilkimen usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ilkimen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's chess games
All 71 games by Mehmet Emre Ilkimen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Orkun Efe Alumert | 2,151 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A46 |
| Jul 2019 | Serhan Berat Ozdemir | 1,985 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D40 |
| Jul 2018 | Kerem Can Oztekin | 1,936 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Muhammed Talha Guler | 1,933 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Ozgun Yalcin | 1,932 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 49 | 27.5 | 1,878 |
| Kesan Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,916 |
| ch-TUR Youth | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,435 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,603 |
| 5th Cesme Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's chess games?
71 games by Mehmet Emre Ilkimen, from Mar 2014 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 Mehmet Emre Ilkimen has played.
What does Mehmet Emre Ilkimen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Mehmet Emre Ilkimen opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehmet Emre Ilkimen answers 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mehmet Emre Ilkimen play as White?
As White, Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehmet Emre Ilkimen play as Black?
As Black, Mehmet Emre Ilkimen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Mehmet Emre Ilkimen's FIDE rating?
Mehmet Emre Ilkimen is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mehmet Emre Ilkimen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Mehmet Emre Ilkimen, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehmet Emre Ilkimen?
71 games by Mehmet Emre Ilkimen 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.