Prepare against Vedat Ali Cetinkaya
Türkiye · World #52,810 classical · FIDE ID 6301827
When preparing against Vedat Ali Cetinkaya, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 138 games by Vedat Ali Cetinkaya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vedat Ali Cetinkaya 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 | 1,882 | 2,109 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 48 | 27 | 63 | 34.8% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 13 | 28 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 22 | 14 | 35 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 92.5% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Cetinkaya usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cetinkaya usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Cetinkaya usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cetinkaya usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Cetinkaya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Cetinkaya usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 70.6% | 35.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's chess games
All 138 games by Vedat Ali Cetinkaya 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: 48 wins, 27 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Umut Atakisi | 2,330 | ch-TUR | D74 |
| Nov 2017 | Peter Petran | 2,330 | 27th Wch Seniors 50 | A08 |
| Sep 2014 | Shahriyar Rahmanov | 2,265 | 5th Gebze Open | E02 |
| Jul 2012 | Hakan Erdogan | 2,260 | chT-TUR | D41 |
| Nov 2018 | Shane Matthews | 2,243 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2004 | 21 | 11 | 2,239 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 20 | 6 | 1,764 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-TUR | 2012 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,018 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,162 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| 5th Gebze Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's chess games?
138 games by Vedat Ali Cetinkaya, 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 Vedat Ali Cetinkaya has played.
What does Vedat Ali Cetinkaya play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Vedat Ali Cetinkaya opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vedat Ali Cetinkaya answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Vedat Ali Cetinkaya play as White?
As White, Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vedat Ali Cetinkaya play as Black?
As Black, Vedat Ali Cetinkaya most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Vedat Ali Cetinkaya's FIDE rating?
Vedat Ali Cetinkaya is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Vedat Ali Cetinkaya played?
Our database contains 138 games by Vedat Ali Cetinkaya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 27 draws, 63 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vedat Ali Cetinkaya?
138 games by Vedat Ali Cetinkaya 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.