Prepare against Murat Eren Aytekin
CM · Türkiye · World #9,591 classical · FIDE ID 6388000
When preparing against Murat Eren Aytekin, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Murat Eren Aytekin, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Murat Eren Aytekin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murat Eren Aytekin 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 | 2,177 | 2,201 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 76 | 38 | 60 | 43.7% |
| As White | 88 | 41 | 21 | 26 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 86 | 35 | 17 | 34 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murat Eren Aytekin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murat Eren Aytekin's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 97.7% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Aytekin usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Aytekin usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Aytekin usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Aytekin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 65.3% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 34.7% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 80.0% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 90.0% |
Murat Eren Aytekin's chess games
All 174 games by Murat Eren Aytekin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Sep 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: 76 wins, 38 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,359 | chT-TUR 1st League | B06 |
| Feb 2016 | Tuna Tuncer | 2,353 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | A40 |
| Jun 2017 | Igor Gazik | 2,292 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | A40 |
| May 2016 | Orkhan Eminov | 2,271 | Corum Open | A34 |
| Jun 2017 | Mark Lyell | 2,270 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,127 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 22 | 13 | 2,093 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,090 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 16th Izmir Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| Corum Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murat Eren Aytekin's chess games?
174 games by Murat Eren Aytekin, from May 2014 to Sep 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 Eren Aytekin has played.
What does Murat Eren Aytekin play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Murat Eren Aytekin opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murat Eren Aytekin answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Murat Eren Aytekin play as White?
As White, Murat Eren Aytekin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murat Eren Aytekin play as Black?
As Black, Murat Eren Aytekin most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Murat Eren Aytekin's FIDE rating?
Murat Eren Aytekin is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Murat Eren Aytekin played?
Our database contains 174 games by Murat Eren Aytekin, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 38 draws, 60 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murat Eren Aytekin?
174 games by Murat Eren Aytekin 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.