Prepare against Tugrul Arcasoy
Türkiye · World #87,335 classical · FIDE ID 6306713
When preparing against Tugrul Arcasoy, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Tugrul Arcasoy, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tugrul Arcasoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tugrul Arcasoy 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 | 1,766 | 1,977 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tugrul Arcasoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tugrul Arcasoy's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Arcasoy usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Arcasoy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Arcasoy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Arcasoy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Arcasoy usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Arcasoy usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Tugrul Arcasoy's chess games
All 33 games by Tugrul Arcasoy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Steinar Moen | 2,165 | ch-NATO 13th | D15 |
| Oct 2002 | Paul Leblanc | 2,050 | ch-NATO 13th | A45 |
| Oct 2002 | Roger Le Brun | 2,039 | ch-NATO 13th | A04 |
| Aug 2005 | Pascal Patron | 2,015 | 16th ch-NATO | B21 |
| Aug 2005 | Jean Prevel | 2,003 | 16th ch-NATO | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,606 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,925 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| 12th ch-NATO | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| 13. Ali İpek Anma Satranç Turnuvası | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tugrul Arcasoy's chess games?
33 games by Tugrul Arcasoy, from Apr 2006 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 Tugrul Arcasoy has played.
What does Tugrul Arcasoy play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Tugrul Arcasoy opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tugrul Arcasoy answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tugrul Arcasoy play as White?
As White, Tugrul Arcasoy's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tugrul Arcasoy play as Black?
As Black, Tugrul Arcasoy most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tugrul Arcasoy's FIDE rating?
Tugrul Arcasoy is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Tugrul Arcasoy played?
Our database contains 33 games by Tugrul Arcasoy, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tugrul Arcasoy?
33 games by Tugrul Arcasoy 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.