Prepare against Ali Barkin Kara
Türkiye · World #153,262 classical · FIDE ID 34517928
When preparing against Ali Barkin Kara, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Ali Barkin Kara, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Barkin Kara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Barkin Kara 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 | 1,869 | 1,945 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 36.5% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Barkin Kara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Barkin Kara's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kara usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kara usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ali Barkin Kara's chess games
All 63 games by Ali Barkin Kara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Mehmet Dogdu | 1,985 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B97 |
| Jul 2017 | Diren Can Abdullahoglu | 1,891 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Can Atakan Ugur | 1,889 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C00 |
| Jul 2019 | Veysi Aysoy | 1,881 | chT-TUR Clubs | B87 |
| Jul 2017 | Niyazi Bekirhan Alaoglu | 1,704 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 1,920 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,694 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,758 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 16th Kesan Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 2,045 |
| 3rd Cubuk Open | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,188 |
| Troya Open 25th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Barkin Kara's chess games?
63 games by Ali Barkin Kara, from Oct 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 Ali Barkin Kara has played.
What does Ali Barkin Kara play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ali Barkin Kara opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Barkin Kara answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Barkin Kara play as White?
As White, Ali Barkin Kara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Barkin Kara play as Black?
As Black, Ali Barkin Kara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ali Barkin Kara's FIDE rating?
Ali Barkin Kara is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Ali Barkin Kara played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ali Barkin Kara, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Barkin Kara?
63 games by Ali Barkin Kara 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.