Prepare against Tunahan Makaraci
FM · Türkiye · World #6,167 classical · FIDE ID 6356559
When preparing against Tunahan Makaraci, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 889 games by Tunahan Makaraci, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tunahan Makaraci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tunahan Makaraci 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 | 2,243 | 2,306 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,233 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,182 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 889 | 379 | 115 | 395 | 42.6% |
| As White | 448 | 202 | 57 | 189 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 441 | 177 | 58 | 206 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tunahan Makaraci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tunahan Makaraci's side.
First moves as White (448 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 440 | 98.2% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Makaraci usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Makaraci usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Makaraci usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Makaraci usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Makaraci usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 50.2% | 41.0% |
| Nf6 | 82 | 38.9% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.7% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.3% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 111 | 77.6% | 48.6% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 20.3% | 37.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Tunahan Makaraci's chess games
All 889 games by Tunahan Makaraci in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 379 wins, 115 draws, 395 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 83 | 36/13/34 | 43.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 73 | 40/4/29 | 54.8% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 39 | 15/6/18 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 35 | 17/3/15 | 48.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 16/2/3 | 76.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 80 | 40/5/35 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 54 | 22/3/29 | 40.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 13/1/13 | 48.1% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | E01 |
| Apr 2023 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,645 | Titled Tue Late | D42 |
| Apr 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,617 | Titled Tue Late | D94 |
| Jan 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,615 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Dec 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,611 | Titled Tue Late | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 641 | 311 | 2,248 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,055 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 25 | 12 | 2,048 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,269 |
| Istanbul Open | 2023 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,149 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 9 | 2,468 |
| 5. Chess 365 Training Camp Instructors' Chess Tournament | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,130 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Melih Yurtseven (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tunahan Makaraci's chess games?
889 games by Tunahan Makaraci, from Dec 2014 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 Tunahan Makaraci has played.
What does Tunahan Makaraci play on the first move as White?
Across 448 games with White in our database, Tunahan Makaraci opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tunahan Makaraci answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tunahan Makaraci play as White?
As White, Tunahan Makaraci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 43.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (73 games, 54.8% win rate); Vienna Game (39 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 448 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tunahan Makaraci play as Black?
As Black, Tunahan Makaraci most often plays: Alekhine Defense (80 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 441 games.
What is Tunahan Makaraci's FIDE rating?
Tunahan Makaraci is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Tunahan Makaraci played?
Our database contains 889 games by Tunahan Makaraci, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 379 wins, 115 draws, 395 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tunahan Makaraci?
889 games by Tunahan Makaraci 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.