Prepare against Tayfun Arslan
Türkiye · World #107,633 classical · FIDE ID 34582479
When preparing against Tayfun Arslan, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Tayfun Arslan, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tayfun Arslan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tayfun Arslan 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 | 1,708 | 1,716 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 37.7% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tayfun Arslan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tayfun Arslan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Arslan usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Arslan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Arslan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Arslan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Tayfun Arslan's chess games
All 53 games by Tayfun Arslan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Emre Kocakaplan | 1,845 | TUR Cup | B33 |
| Jan 2020 | Mustafa Demir | 1,806 | TUR Cup | B21 |
| Feb 2019 | Eyup Ensar Yildiz | 1,612 | TUR Cup | B18 |
| Jan 2020 | Murat Veysi Ilcin | 1,605 | TUR Cup | C50 |
| Jan 2018 | Rafet Vural | 1,591 | TUR Cup | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 32 | 15.5 | 1,652 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,477 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,407 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tayfun Arslan's chess games?
53 games by Tayfun Arslan, from Feb 2018 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 Tayfun Arslan has played.
What does Tayfun Arslan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Tayfun Arslan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tayfun Arslan answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tayfun Arslan play as White?
As White, Tayfun Arslan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tayfun Arslan play as Black?
As Black, Tayfun Arslan most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Tayfun Arslan's FIDE rating?
Tayfun Arslan is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Tayfun Arslan played?
Our database contains 53 games by Tayfun Arslan, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tayfun Arslan?
53 games by Tayfun Arslan 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.