Prepare against Uktenur Catal
Türkiye · World #41,199 classical · FIDE ID 34504290
Our database contains 153 games by Uktenur Catal, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Uktenur Catal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uktenur Catal 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 | 1,930 | 1,991 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,847 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 71 | 35 | 47 | 46.4% |
| As White | 78 | 36 | 21 | 21 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 35 | 14 | 26 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uktenur Catal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uktenur Catal's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 89.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Catal usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Catal usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Catal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Catal usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Catal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Catal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 52.6% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 18 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 37.9% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
Uktenur Catal's chess games
All 153 games by Uktenur Catal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 71 wins, 35 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Nelli Alexanian | 2,069 | ch-TUR w | E20 |
| Apr 2019 | Defne Sade | 2,013 | 20th EU-ch w | D11 |
| Sep 2024 | Ugur Can Hatirli | 2,011 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | D00 |
| Sep 2018 | Bengu Sena Ayan | 1,976 | 36th Wch U20 Girls | D15 |
| Sep 2018 | Hannah Bakken Kyrkjebo | 1,947 | 36th Wch U20 Girls | E29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2022 | 36 | 24 | 1,754 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,607 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 1,653 |
| 36th Wch U20 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| 20th EU-ch w | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,968 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,449 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,740 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uktenur Catal's chess games?
153 games by Uktenur Catal, from Aug 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 Uktenur Catal has played.
What does Uktenur Catal play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Uktenur Catal opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uktenur Catal answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Uktenur Catal play as White?
As White, Uktenur Catal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); London System (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uktenur Catal play as Black?
As Black, Uktenur Catal most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Uktenur Catal's FIDE rating?
Uktenur Catal is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Uktenur Catal played?
Our database contains 153 games by Uktenur Catal, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 35 draws, 47 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uktenur Catal?
153 games by Uktenur Catal 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.