Prepare against Salih Eke
FM · Türkiye · World #11,608 classical · FIDE ID 6397573
When preparing against Salih Eke, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Salih Eke, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Salih Eke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salih Eke 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 | 2,146 | 2,300 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,058 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 94 | 72 | 88 | 37.0% |
| As White | 126 | 54 | 36 | 36 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 128 | 40 | 36 | 52 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salih Eke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salih Eke's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 81.0% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 18 | 14.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.0% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Eke usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Eke usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Eke usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Eke usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Eke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Eke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 80.0% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 83.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.0% | 37.5% |
Salih Eke's chess games
All 254 games by Salih Eke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 94 wins, 72 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 1/8/7 | 6.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,539 | Titled Tue Late | E20 |
| Oct 2024 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,504 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Oct 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Nov 2023 | Mahel Boyer | 2,463 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Oct 2024 | I Caspi | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 35 | 2,319 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 32 | 20.5 | 1,941 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 1,916 |
| 6th Mersin Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| Balikesir Sebboy GP | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,276 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| Balikesir Papatya Gp | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salih Eke's chess games?
254 games by Salih Eke, from Sep 2014 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 Salih Eke has played.
What does Salih Eke play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Salih Eke opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salih Eke answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Salih Eke play as White?
As White, Salih Eke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salih Eke play as Black?
As Black, Salih Eke most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Salih Eke's FIDE rating?
Salih Eke is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Salih Eke played?
Our database contains 254 games by Salih Eke, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 72 draws, 88 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salih Eke?
254 games by Salih Eke 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.