Prepare against Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu
FM · Türkiye · World #7,634 classical · FIDE ID 34548610
When preparing against Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu 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 | 2,213 | 2,370 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,270 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 111 | 74 | 111 | 37.5% |
| As White | 151 | 64 | 39 | 48 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 145 | 47 | 35 | 63 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 63.6% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 33.1% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Caputcuoglu usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Caputcuoglu usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Caputcuoglu usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Caputcuoglu usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Caputcuoglu usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Caputcuoglu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 66.7% | 42.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 24.6% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 98.0% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's chess games
All 296 games by Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 111 wins, 74 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Balazs Csonka | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Aug 2017 | Dmitry Stets | 2,408 | 3rd Cubuk Open | B26 |
| Aug 2026 | Atakan Sirin | 2,400 | TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | B27 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexei Barsov | 2,397 | 7th Cesme Open A | E69 |
| Aug 2022 | Hasan Huseyin Celik | 2,376 | chT-TUR | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 24 | 9 | 2,175 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 23 | 10 | 2,270 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,014 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 16 | 7 | 2,137 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 14 | 6 | 2,265 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,027 |
| 8th Marmaris Karya IM | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's chess games?
296 games by Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu, from Apr 2015 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 Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu has played.
What does Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu play as White?
As White, Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu play as Black?
As Black, Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu most often plays: King's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu's FIDE rating?
Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu played?
Our database contains 296 games by Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 74 draws, 111 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu?
296 games by Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu 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.