Prepare against Meric Zeynel Aker
CM · Türkiye · World #26,073 classical · FIDE ID 525002341
When preparing against Meric Zeynel Aker, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 66 games by Meric Zeynel Aker, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Meric Zeynel Aker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meric Zeynel Aker 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 | 2,011 | 2,102 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,994 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 40.9% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meric Zeynel Aker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meric Zeynel Aker's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 54.5% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 15 | 45.5% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Aker usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Aker usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Aker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Aker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Aker usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Aker usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Meric Zeynel Aker's chess games
All 66 games by Meric Zeynel Aker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Leonid Ivanovic | 2,184 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U11 | D12 |
| Aug 2026 | Onur Cinar Engin | 2,161 | TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Morteza Asgari | 2,158 | Kapadokya Int. Open 2026 | C97 |
| Jun 2025 | Arsim Kelmendi | 2,076 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Umut Temizer | 2,004 | chT-TUR 1st League | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U11 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,816 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,970 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meric Zeynel Aker's chess games?
66 games by Meric Zeynel Aker, from Jul 2024 to Aug 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 Meric Zeynel Aker has played.
What does Meric Zeynel Aker play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Meric Zeynel Aker opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meric Zeynel Aker answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Meric Zeynel Aker play as White?
As White, Meric Zeynel Aker's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meric Zeynel Aker play as Black?
As Black, Meric Zeynel Aker most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Meric Zeynel Aker's FIDE rating?
Meric Zeynel Aker is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Meric Zeynel Aker played?
Our database contains 66 games by Meric Zeynel Aker, covering Jul 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meric Zeynel Aker?
66 games by Meric Zeynel Aker 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.