Prepare against Semih Akif Atar
DEU · World #91,359 classical · FIDE ID 16283376
When preparing against Semih Akif Atar, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Semih Akif Atar, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Semih Akif Atar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semih Akif Atar 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 | 1,755 | 1,796 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,575 | 1,620 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,468 | 1,542 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 22.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semih Akif Atar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semih Akif Atar's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Atar usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Atar usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Atar usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Atar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Atar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Semih Akif Atar's chess games
All 40 games by Semih Akif Atar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Johannes Christiaan Cronje | 1,504 | GEO World Cup-B U12 | D37 |
| Oct 2019 | Timur Akcapinar | 1,117 | Bad Soden U10 Open | B08 |
| Aug 2021 | Maximilian Schnepf | 960 | ch-EU Union U10 18th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U10 18th | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 973 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,131 |
| Bad Soden U10 Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 778 |
| GEO World Cup-B U12 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,599 |
| GEO World Cup Final U12 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,460 |
| Bad Soden Simul | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semih Akif Atar's chess games?
40 games by Semih Akif Atar, from Feb 2022 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 Semih Akif Atar has played.
What does Semih Akif Atar play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Semih Akif Atar opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semih Akif Atar answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Semih Akif Atar play as White?
As White, Semih Akif Atar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semih Akif Atar play as Black?
As Black, Semih Akif Atar most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Semih Akif Atar's FIDE rating?
Semih Akif Atar is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,575 in rapid and 1,468 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Semih Akif Atar played?
Our database contains 40 games by Semih Akif Atar, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semih Akif Atar?
40 games by Semih Akif Atar 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.