Prepare against Tugay Colak
Türkiye · World #72,676 classical · FIDE ID 34509046
When preparing against Tugay Colak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 50 games by Tugay Colak, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tugay Colak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tugay Colak 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 | 1,813 | 1,890 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 11 | 10 | 29 | 22.0% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tugay Colak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tugay Colak's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Colak usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Colak usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Colak usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Tugay Colak's chess games
All 50 games by Tugay Colak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Alper Tunga Karaca | 2,036 | TUR Cup | A46 |
| Mar 2022 | Arda Canbulan | 1,889 | TUR Cup | A45 |
| Jul 2016 | Kerem Can Oztekin | 1,794 | chT-TUR | D78 |
| Jul 2016 | Emre Tinarlioglu | 1,777 | ch-TUR U20 | A40 |
| Feb 2018 | Kenan Durmus | 1,591 | TUR Cup | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 12 | 1 | 1,856 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,793 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,892 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,494 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tugay Colak's chess games?
50 games by Tugay Colak, from Aug 2014 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 Tugay Colak has played.
What does Tugay Colak play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Tugay Colak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tugay Colak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tugay Colak play as White?
As White, Tugay Colak's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tugay Colak play as Black?
As Black, Tugay Colak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Tugay Colak's FIDE rating?
Tugay Colak is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Tugay Colak played?
Our database contains 50 games by Tugay Colak, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tugay Colak?
50 games by Tugay Colak 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.