Prepare against Recep Taskiran
Türkiye · World #148,758 classical · FIDE ID 6323634
Our database contains 56 games by Recep Taskiran, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Recep Taskiran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Recep Taskiran 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 | 1,876 | 1,944 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 39.3% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Recep Taskiran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Recep Taskiran's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 63.3% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 26.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Taskiran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Recep Taskiran's chess games
All 56 games by Recep Taskiran in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ali Alaca | 1,971 | chT2-TUR | B90 |
| Feb 2016 | Kadir Yokus | 1,824 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Faruk Esat Ergin | 1,818 | chT2-TUR | B51 |
| Feb 2016 | Can Dolgun | 1,750 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B90 |
| Feb 2016 | Yagiz Gallevci | 1,745 | TUR Cup 1516 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 22 | 11 | 1,989 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,928 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,987 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 6th Cesme Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,969 |
| Istanbul Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,126 |
| 7th Cesme Open A | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
| TUR Cup 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Recep Taskiran's chess games?
56 games by Recep Taskiran, from Nov 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 Recep Taskiran has played.
What does Recep Taskiran play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Recep Taskiran opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Recep Taskiran answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Recep Taskiran play as White?
As White, Recep Taskiran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Recep Taskiran play as Black?
As Black, Recep Taskiran most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Recep Taskiran's FIDE rating?
Recep Taskiran is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Recep Taskiran played?
Our database contains 56 games by Recep Taskiran, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Recep Taskiran?
56 games by Recep Taskiran 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.