Prepare against Utku Deniz Demir
Türkiye · World #73,669 classical · FIDE ID 6339840
When preparing against Utku Deniz Demir, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 75 games by Utku Deniz Demir, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Utku Deniz Demir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Utku Deniz Demir 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 | 1,809 | 1,941 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,921 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 25 | 17 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Utku Deniz Demir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Utku Deniz Demir's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 40.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Demir usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Demir usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Demir usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Demir usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
Utku Deniz Demir's chess games
All 75 games by Utku Deniz Demir in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Mehmet Metin | 2,154 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B31 |
| Aug 2022 | Enes Yusuf Maruflu | 2,068 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B08 |
| Aug 2015 | Alper Kalinaga | 2,018 | 23rd Troya Open | B44 |
| Jan 2026 | Ana Williams | 1,910 | 4NCL Bradford U2000 | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Halil Ibrahim Kurdas | 1,774 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 42 | 20.5 | 1,670 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,969 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,769 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| 2nd Cesme Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,232 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,649 |
| 15th Izmir Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,627 |
| 17th Izmir Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Utku Deniz Demir's chess games?
75 games by Utku Deniz Demir, from Sep 2011 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 Utku Deniz Demir has played.
What does Utku Deniz Demir play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Utku Deniz Demir opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Utku Deniz Demir answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games).
What openings does Utku Deniz Demir play as White?
As White, Utku Deniz Demir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Utku Deniz Demir play as Black?
As Black, Utku Deniz Demir most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Utku Deniz Demir's FIDE rating?
Utku Deniz Demir is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Utku Deniz Demir played?
Our database contains 75 games by Utku Deniz Demir, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Utku Deniz Demir?
75 games by Utku Deniz Demir 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.