Prepare against Umut Atakisi
IM · Türkiye · World #3,825 classical · FIDE ID 6301037
Our database contains 1,200 games by Umut Atakisi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Umut Atakisi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umut Atakisi 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 | 2,308 | 2,441 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,359 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,326 | 2,359 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,200 | 373 | 450 | 377 | 31.1% |
| As White | 599 | 209 | 228 | 162 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 601 | 164 | 222 | 215 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umut Atakisi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umut Atakisi's side.
First moves as White (599 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 478 | 79.8% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 9.2% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 47 | 7.8% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Atakisi usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Atakisi usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Atakisi usually continues d4 (59.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Atakisi usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Atakisi usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Atakisi usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 268 | 90.2% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 17 | 5.7% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 53.8% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 83 | 45.6% | 42.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Umut Atakisi's chess games
All 1,200 games by Umut Atakisi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 373 wins, 450 draws, 377 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 83 | 21/22/40 | 25.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 18/18/14 | 36.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 21/18/4 | 48.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 18/13/3 | 52.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 72 | 16/33/23 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 70 | 21/30/19 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 57 | 22/15/20 | 38.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 50 | 16/20/14 | 32.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 7/18/22 | 14.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 15/9/11 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 33 | 7/14/12 | 21.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 5/8/12 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Late | B04 |
| May 2003 | Robert Ruck | 2,569 | 4th ch-EU | B97 |
| Aug 2006 | Mohamad Al Modiahki | 2,564 | Athens Acropolis Open | C07 |
| Aug 2008 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,563 | Athens Acropolis Open | B53 |
| Jun 2003 | Anton Shomoev | 2,558 | 4th ch-EU | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2015 | 109 | 67.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 76 | 31.5 | 2,290 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 16 | 2,203 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 28 | 12 | 2,268 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,420 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 27 | 16 | 2,479 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 22 | 12 | 2,282 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,416 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aziz Mert Erdogdu (11 games)
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Where can I find Umut Atakisi's chess games?
1,200 games by Umut Atakisi, from Apr 2003 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 Umut Atakisi has played.
What does Umut Atakisi play on the first move as White?
Across 599 games with White in our database, Umut Atakisi opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umut Atakisi answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Umut Atakisi play as White?
As White, Umut Atakisi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 25.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (43 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 599 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umut Atakisi play as Black?
As Black, Umut Atakisi most often plays: Slav Defense (72 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (57 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 601 games.
What is Umut Atakisi's FIDE rating?
Umut Atakisi is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,326 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Umut Atakisi played?
Our database contains 1,200 games by Umut Atakisi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 450 draws, 377 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umut Atakisi?
1,200 games by Umut Atakisi 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.