Prepare against Umut Bekiragaoglu
Türkiye · World #11,240 classical · FIDE ID 6392172
Our database contains 165 games by Umut Bekiragaoglu, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Umut Bekiragaoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umut Bekiragaoglu 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 | 2,151 | 2,162 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 61 | 43 | 61 | 37.0% |
| As White | 81 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 31 | 17 | 36 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umut Bekiragaoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umut Bekiragaoglu's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bekiragaoglu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bekiragaoglu usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Bekiragaoglu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 52.9% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 13 | 38.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 45.2% | 57.1% |
Umut Bekiragaoglu's chess games
All 165 games by Umut Bekiragaoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 61 wins, 43 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,734 | Titled Tue Late | C48 |
| Jun 2023 | Shawnak Shivakumar | 2,431 | 9th Cesme Open A | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Hamed Wafa | 2,384 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Nov 2024 | Chr Toth | 2,354 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Oct 2025 | Rudolf Pashikyan | 2,349 | Titled Tue | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 49 | 27.5 | 2,033 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 22.5 | 2,258 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,557 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| Serik Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| 4th Cesme Open | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umut Bekiragaoglu's chess games?
165 games by Umut Bekiragaoglu, from Dec 2013 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 Bekiragaoglu has played.
What does Umut Bekiragaoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Umut Bekiragaoglu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umut Bekiragaoglu answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Umut Bekiragaoglu play as White?
As White, Umut Bekiragaoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umut Bekiragaoglu play as Black?
As Black, Umut Bekiragaoglu most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Umut Bekiragaoglu's FIDE rating?
Umut Bekiragaoglu is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Umut Bekiragaoglu played?
Our database contains 165 games by Umut Bekiragaoglu, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 43 draws, 61 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umut Bekiragaoglu?
165 games by Umut Bekiragaoglu 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.