Prepare against Mehmet Halil Caglar
Türkiye · World #88,305 classical · FIDE ID 6318010
When preparing against Mehmet Halil Caglar, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 100 games by Mehmet Halil Caglar, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mehmet Halil Caglar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehmet Halil Caglar 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 | 1,764 | 1,827 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,780 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 43 | 11 | 46 | 43.0% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 54 | 23 | 4 | 27 | 42.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 382 rated games against 327 different opponents, across 45 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 346 | 168 | 38 | 140 | 48.6% | 1,746 | 1,732 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 106 | 26 | 9 | 71 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 147 | 86 | 20 | 41 | 58.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 43 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | 29 | 8 | 20 | 1,713 | 1,762 |
| 2023 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 1,733 | 1,646 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,435 | 1,535 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1,551 | 1,588 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1,767 | 1,687 |
| 2018 | 45 | 26 | 5 | 14 | 1,512 | 1,614 |
| 2017 | 40 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 1,737 | 1,725 |
| 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,795 | 1,706 |
| 2015 | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1,776 | 1,790 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,823 | 1,823 |
| 2013 | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 1,837 | 1,621 |
| 2012 | 36 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 1,859 | 1,831 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1,824 | 1,595 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,234 | 1,834 |
| 2008 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1,966 | 1,666 |
| 2007 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1,919 | 1,919 |
| 2006 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 2,070 | 1,937 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehmet Halil Caglar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehmet Halil Caglar's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 69.6% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Caglar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Caglar usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Caglar usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Caglar usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Caglar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Caglar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 45.7% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 25.7% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Mehmet Halil Caglar's chess games
All 100 games by Mehmet Halil Caglar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Oct 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: 43 wins, 11 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Ekin Baris Ozenir | 2,097 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | E30 |
| Jan 2019 | Kerem Can Oztekin | 1,940 | TUR Cup | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Gokmen Cosan | 1,928 | ch-TUR | E94 |
| Feb 2014 | Hikmet Bagci | 1,909 | Kemer Turkey Cup | B90 |
| Feb 2012 | Erdi Deviren | 1,906 | ch-TUR | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 29 | 15 | 1,691 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 15 | 8 | 1,872 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 1,829 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,721 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,818 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,553 |
| Hatay Open 10th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,541 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehmet Halil Caglar's chess games?
100 games by Mehmet Halil Caglar, from Mar 2012 to Oct 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 Halil Caglar has played.
What does Mehmet Halil Caglar play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Mehmet Halil Caglar opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehmet Halil Caglar answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Mehmet Halil Caglar play as White?
As White, Mehmet Halil Caglar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehmet Halil Caglar play as Black?
As Black, Mehmet Halil Caglar most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Mehmet Halil Caglar's FIDE rating?
Mehmet Halil Caglar is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Mehmet Halil Caglar played?
Our database contains 100 games by Mehmet Halil Caglar, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 11 draws, 46 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehmet Halil Caglar?
100 games by Mehmet Halil Caglar 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.