Recep Taskiran vs Ali Konuk
Recep Taskiran (45, TUR) and Ali Konuk (54, TUR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Taskiran leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1876 and 1913, the Elo model gives Konuk a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1876 vs 1913 (Δ -37)
With Recep Taskiran as white
38% Recep23% draw39% Ali
With Ali Konuk as white
30% Recep19% draw51% Ali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Recep Taskiran | Ali Konuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1876 | 1913 |
| Peak rating | 1944 · Nov 2018 | 1913 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 37 | 54 |
| World rank now | #51,572 | #45,035 |
| World rank peak | #38,153 | #45,035 |
| Federation rank now | #512 | #509 |
| Games (career, STD) | 321 | 214 |
| Months active | 171 | 150 |
| % white wins | 57% | 62% |
| % black wins | 56% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1963 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 6 |
Best Win
Recep Taskiran
Ali Konuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Recep Taskiran
Ali Konuk