Prepare against Metin Cakiroglu
Türkiye · World #29,306 classical · FIDE ID 6310672
Our database contains 145 games by Metin Cakiroglu, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Metin Cakiroglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Metin Cakiroglu 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 | 1,990 | 2,073 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 52 | 37 | 56 | 35.9% |
| As White | 73 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 16 | 33 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Metin Cakiroglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Metin Cakiroglu's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 58.9% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Cakiroglu usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cakiroglu usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Cakiroglu usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cakiroglu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cakiroglu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Cakiroglu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 24.4% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Metin Cakiroglu's chess games
All 145 games by Metin Cakiroglu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 52 wins, 37 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,506 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Zaur Bayramov | 2,260 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A30 |
| Jul 2022 | Salih Eke | 2,195 | 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2019 | Gani Eren Ererdem | 2,140 | chT-TUR Clubs | A23 |
| Jul 2017 | Ridvan Sakir | 2,132 | chT-TUR 1st League | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,119 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,198 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,091 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,828 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 1,912 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,858 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Metin Cakiroglu's chess games?
145 games by Metin Cakiroglu, from Oct 2008 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 Metin Cakiroglu has played.
What does Metin Cakiroglu play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Metin Cakiroglu opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Metin Cakiroglu answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Metin Cakiroglu play as White?
As White, Metin Cakiroglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Metin Cakiroglu play as Black?
As Black, Metin Cakiroglu most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Metin Cakiroglu's FIDE rating?
Metin Cakiroglu is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Metin Cakiroglu played?
Our database contains 145 games by Metin Cakiroglu, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 37 draws, 56 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Metin Cakiroglu?
145 games by Metin Cakiroglu 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.