Prepare against Ufuk Sezen Arat
IM · Türkiye · World #2,574 classical · FIDE ID 6309089
Our database contains 851 games by Ufuk Sezen Arat, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ufuk Sezen Arat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ufuk Sezen Arat 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 | 2,356 | 2,441 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,379 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 851 | 439 | 147 | 265 | 51.6% |
| As White | 418 | 230 | 72 | 116 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 433 | 209 | 75 | 149 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ufuk Sezen Arat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ufuk Sezen Arat's side.
First moves as White (418 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 53.6% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 136 | 32.5% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 38 | 9.1% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 4.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Arat usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Arat usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Arat usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Arat usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Arat usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Arat usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 43.4% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 45 | 19.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 35 | 15.5% | 72.9% |
| e5 | 24 | 10.6% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 9.7% | 70.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 82.8% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Ufuk Sezen Arat's chess games
All 851 games by Ufuk Sezen Arat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 439 wins, 147 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 27/3/9 | 69.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 14/4/1 | 73.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 29/7/9 | 64.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/2/14 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,692 | chT-TUR | D26 |
| Sep 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | B44 |
| Jul 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,608 | chT-TUR | C43 |
| Apr 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jun 2023 | Leon Livaic | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 242 | 134.5 | 2,348 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 118 | 71 | 2,285 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 27 | 16 | 2,407 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 22 | 17 | 2,294 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,143 |
| Istanbul Galatasaray Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
| Istanbul Open | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ufuk Sezen Arat's chess games?
851 games by Ufuk Sezen Arat, from Oct 2008 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 Ufuk Sezen Arat has played.
What does Ufuk Sezen Arat play on the first move as White?
Across 418 games with White in our database, Ufuk Sezen Arat opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ufuk Sezen Arat answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ufuk Sezen Arat play as White?
As White, Ufuk Sezen Arat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 69.2% win rate); Catalan (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 418 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ufuk Sezen Arat play as Black?
As Black, Ufuk Sezen Arat most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 64.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 433 games.
What is Ufuk Sezen Arat's FIDE rating?
Ufuk Sezen Arat is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Ufuk Sezen Arat played?
Our database contains 851 games by Ufuk Sezen Arat, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 439 wins, 147 draws, 265 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ufuk Sezen Arat?
851 games by Ufuk Sezen Arat 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.