Prepare against Tolga Ulusoy
DEU · World #30,820 classical · FIDE ID 24622540
When preparing against Tolga Ulusoy, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 36.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Tolga Ulusoy, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tolga Ulusoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tolga Ulusoy 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 | 1,982 | 2,092 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,993 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 97 | 55 | 87 | 40.6% |
| As White | 118 | 54 | 28 | 36 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 43 | 27 | 51 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tolga Ulusoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tolga Ulusoy's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 98.3% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ulusoy usually continues c3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ulusoy usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ulusoy usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ulusoy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 91.5% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 78.9% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Tolga Ulusoy's chess games
All 239 games by Tolga Ulusoy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 97 wins, 55 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Lukas Schulz | 2,167 | 14th Forchheim Open A | B00 |
| Mar 2015 | Reinhard Kotz | 2,163 | ch-Mittelfranken HT | B20 |
| Oct 2015 | Florian Walter | 2,160 | 14th Forchheim Open A | B22 |
| Oct 2014 | Moritz Monninger | 2,152 | 13th Forchheim Open A | B01 |
| Nov 2016 | Andreas Muehlbauer | 2,129 | Landesliga Nord 1617 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,050 |
| chTB1-Mittelfranken 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,934 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Landesliga Nord 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,106 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tolga Ulusoy's chess games?
239 games by Tolga Ulusoy, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Tolga Ulusoy has played.
What does Tolga Ulusoy play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Tolga Ulusoy opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tolga Ulusoy answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tolga Ulusoy play as White?
As White, Tolga Ulusoy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Gambit (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tolga Ulusoy play as Black?
As Black, Tolga Ulusoy most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Tolga Ulusoy's FIDE rating?
Tolga Ulusoy is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Tolga Ulusoy played?
Our database contains 239 games by Tolga Ulusoy, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 55 draws, 87 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tolga Ulusoy?
239 games by Tolga Ulusoy 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.