Prepare against Ufuk Tuncer
FM · DEU · World #2,369 classical · FIDE ID 6300847
Our database contains 458 games by Ufuk Tuncer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ufuk Tuncer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ufuk Tuncer 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 | 2,365 | 2,392 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,351 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 177 | 151 | 130 | 38.6% |
| As White | 244 | 94 | 86 | 64 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 214 | 83 | 65 | 66 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ufuk Tuncer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ufuk Tuncer's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 49.6% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 62 | 25.4% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 24.2% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tuncer usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tuncer usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tuncer usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tuncer usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Tuncer usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Tuncer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 94.6% | 58.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 88.1% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Ufuk Tuncer's chess games
All 458 games by Ufuk Tuncer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 177 wins, 151 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Viktor Bologan | 2,670 | 29th EU-Cup | B08 |
| Jan 2011 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,567 | chT-AUT 1011 | B96 |
| Nov 2012 | Ivan Farago | 2,488 | chT-AUT 1213 | C15 |
| Mar 2012 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,486 | chT-AUT 1112 | E92 |
| Apr 1998 | Gennadi Ginsburg | 2,470 | 2nd Neckar Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 35 | 16 | 2,255 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1995 | 17 | 10 | 2,163 |
| DLM U20 | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,256 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U20 | 1997 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,176 |
| chT-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 2 | 2,301 |
| chT-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ufuk Tuncer's chess games?
458 games by Ufuk Tuncer, from Apr 2003 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 Tuncer has played.
What does Ufuk Tuncer play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Ufuk Tuncer opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ufuk Tuncer answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ufuk Tuncer play as White?
As White, Ufuk Tuncer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ufuk Tuncer play as Black?
As Black, Ufuk Tuncer most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Ufuk Tuncer's FIDE rating?
Ufuk Tuncer is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Ufuk Tuncer played?
Our database contains 458 games by Ufuk Tuncer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 151 draws, 130 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ufuk Tuncer?
458 games by Ufuk Tuncer 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.