Prepare against Utku Alpaslan
Türkiye · World #15,251 classical · FIDE ID 26350416
When preparing against Utku Alpaslan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Utku Alpaslan, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Utku Alpaslan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Utku Alpaslan 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 | 2,104 | 2,155 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 1,989 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 32.4% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Utku Alpaslan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Utku Alpaslan's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Alpaslan usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Alpaslan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Alpaslan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Alpaslan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Alpaslan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Utku Alpaslan's chess games
All 68 games by Utku Alpaslan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Michal Jares | 2,284 | Bratislava Norm Week - IM A | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Cedric Chassard | 2,281 | 36th Staufer Open 2025 | B84 |
| Sep 2026 | David Elias | 2,262 | Bratislava Norm Week - IM A | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | Mateusz Brozyna | 2,242 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D38 |
| Aug 2026 | Umut Aydemir | 2,146 | TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| Bratislava Norm Week - IM A | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,218 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Utku Alpaslan's chess games?
68 games by Utku Alpaslan, from Nov 2018 to Sep 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 Utku Alpaslan has played.
What does Utku Alpaslan play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Utku Alpaslan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Utku Alpaslan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Utku Alpaslan play as White?
As White, Utku Alpaslan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Utku Alpaslan play as Black?
As Black, Utku Alpaslan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Utku Alpaslan's FIDE rating?
Utku Alpaslan is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Utku Alpaslan played?
Our database contains 68 games by Utku Alpaslan, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Utku Alpaslan?
68 games by Utku Alpaslan 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.