Prepare against Murat Akyuz
Türkiye · World #55,239 classical · FIDE ID 6366279
When preparing against Murat Akyuz, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 84 games by Murat Akyuz, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murat Akyuz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murat Akyuz 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 | 1,873 | 1,937 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 44 | 10 | 30 | 52.4% |
| As White | 42 | 26 | 4 | 12 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murat Akyuz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murat Akyuz's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 90.5% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Akyuz usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Akyuz usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Akyuz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Akyuz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Murat Akyuz's chess games
All 84 games by Murat Akyuz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Jul 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: 44 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Mehmet Alper Celebi | 1,998 | TUR Cup | B24 |
| Sep 2024 | Mfundo Masiya | 1,970 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | D91 |
| Feb 2011 | Orhan Celebi | 1,944 | ch-TUR | D52 |
| Sep 2024 | Sadettin Alperen Ozen | 1,928 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | A04 |
| Feb 2011 | Melih Okus | 1,899 | ch-TUR | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 30 | 19 | 2,006 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,853 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1,811 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| TUR Cup 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murat Akyuz's chess games?
84 games by Murat Akyuz, from Mar 2011 to Jul 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 Murat Akyuz has played.
What does Murat Akyuz play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Murat Akyuz opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murat Akyuz answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Murat Akyuz play as White?
As White, Murat Akyuz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murat Akyuz play as Black?
As Black, Murat Akyuz most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Murat Akyuz's FIDE rating?
Murat Akyuz is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Murat Akyuz played?
Our database contains 84 games by Murat Akyuz, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murat Akyuz?
84 games by Murat Akyuz 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.