Prepare against Arda Basara
Türkiye · World #47,475 classical · FIDE ID 6392156
When preparing against Arda Basara, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 70 games by Arda Basara, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arda Basara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arda Basara 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 | 1,903 | 1,943 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,836 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arda Basara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arda Basara's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 94.6% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Basara usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Basara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Basara usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Basara usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Arda Basara's chess games
All 70 games by Arda Basara in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Kaan Akbas | 2,219 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Umut Aydemir | 2,146 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | E11 |
| Jan 2018 | Berkay Celik | 1,944 | TUR Cup | A52 |
| Jul 2019 | Yanki Taspinar | 1,938 | chT-TUR 1st League | C43 |
| Aug 2026 | Mehmet Mert Baykara | 1,913 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,815 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,732 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,879 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,584 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,852 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,384 |
| MANISA BSB 2. MESIR ULUSLARARASI SATRANC TURNUVASI | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arda Basara's chess games?
70 games by Arda Basara, from Aug 2014 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 Arda Basara has played.
What does Arda Basara play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Arda Basara opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arda Basara answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Arda Basara play as White?
As White, Arda Basara's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arda Basara play as Black?
As Black, Arda Basara most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Arda Basara's FIDE rating?
Arda Basara is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (May 2024).
How many games has Arda Basara played?
Our database contains 70 games by Arda Basara, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arda Basara?
70 games by Arda Basara 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.