Prepare against Mert Tirak
Türkiye · World #32,596 classical · FIDE ID 6311830
Our database contains 135 games by Mert Tirak, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mert Tirak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mert Tirak 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 | 1,971 | 1,997 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,953 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 49 | 26 | 60 | 36.3% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 11 | 27 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 15 | 33 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mert Tirak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mert Tirak's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 92.6% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tirak usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tirak usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Tirak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Tirak usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tirak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Mert Tirak's chess games
All 135 games by Mert Tirak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 49 wins, 26 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ufuk Sezen Arat | 2,400 | chT-TUR | B15 |
| Feb 2016 | Tuna Tuncer | 2,353 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B75 |
| Jul 2023 | Yasin Emrah Yagiz | 2,211 | chT-TUR 1st League | B38 |
| Aug 2017 | Volkan Sevgi | 2,199 | chT-TUR | B16 |
| Feb 2015 | Ahmet Bolat | 2,188 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 30 | 12 | 1,950 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 14 | 2,176 |
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 18 | 5 | 2,097 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
| ch-EU School U17 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
| Istanbul Open A | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mert Tirak's chess games?
135 games by Mert Tirak, from Sep 2009 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 Mert Tirak has played.
What does Mert Tirak play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Mert Tirak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mert Tirak answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mert Tirak play as White?
As White, Mert Tirak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mert Tirak play as Black?
As Black, Mert Tirak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Mert Tirak's FIDE rating?
Mert Tirak is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Mert Tirak played?
Our database contains 135 games by Mert Tirak, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 26 draws, 60 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mert Tirak?
135 games by Mert Tirak 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.