Prepare against Zana Arslanargun
Türkiye · World #105,156 classical · FIDE ID 34524673
When preparing against Zana Arslanargun, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 51 games by Zana Arslanargun, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zana Arslanargun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zana Arslanargun 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 | 1,715 | 1,819 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 21 | 8 | 22 | 41.2% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zana Arslanargun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zana Arslanargun's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 88.0% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Arslanargun usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Arslanargun usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Arslanargun usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arslanargun usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Arslanargun usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Zana Arslanargun's chess games
All 51 games by Zana Arslanargun in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Jul 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Metin Cakiroglu | 1,873 | TUR Cup | A53 |
| Feb 2017 | Bilent Bitirgen | 1,866 | TUR Cup | E11 |
| Jan 2017 | Musa Emin Muftuoglu | 1,847 | TUR Cup | A85 |
| Jan 2017 | Tunahan Makaraci | 1,813 | TUR Cup | C02 |
| Feb 2014 | Behzat Durak | 1,654 | Kemer Turkey Cup | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 31 | 15 | 1,714 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,607 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zana Arslanargun's chess games?
51 games by Zana Arslanargun, from Mar 2014 to Jul 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 Zana Arslanargun has played.
What does Zana Arslanargun play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zana Arslanargun opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zana Arslanargun answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zana Arslanargun play as White?
As White, Zana Arslanargun's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zana Arslanargun play as Black?
As Black, Zana Arslanargun most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zana Arslanargun's FIDE rating?
Zana Arslanargun is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Zana Arslanargun played?
Our database contains 51 games by Zana Arslanargun, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zana Arslanargun?
51 games by Zana Arslanargun 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.