Prepare against Bahadir Kaplan
Türkiye · World #32,913 classical · FIDE ID 6305903
When preparing against Bahadir Kaplan, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 97 games by Bahadir Kaplan, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bahadir Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bahadir Kaplan 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 | 1,970 | 1,974 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 31 | 21 | 45 | 32.0% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 8 | 28 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bahadir Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bahadir Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 79.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
Bahadir Kaplan's chess games
All 97 games by Bahadir Kaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 21 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ahmet Olcum | 2,316 | chT-TUR 1st League | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Yakup Bayram | 2,150 | chT-TUR 1st League | A57 |
| Jul 2018 | Emre Tezcan | 2,108 | chT-TUR 1st League | D36 |
| Jul 2018 | Huseyin Sertbay | 2,023 | chT-TUR 1st League | A56 |
| Jun 2014 | Mehmet Fahri Ercan | 2,013 | chT2-TUR | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 42 | 18.5 | 1,923 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| ch-Izmir | 2003 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Izmir Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,131 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| chT2-TUR | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,978 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,993 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bahadir Kaplan's chess games?
97 games by Bahadir Kaplan, from Sep 2012 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 Bahadir Kaplan has played.
What does Bahadir Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Bahadir Kaplan opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bahadir Kaplan answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bahadir Kaplan play as White?
As White, Bahadir Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bahadir Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Bahadir Kaplan most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Bahadir Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Bahadir Kaplan is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Bahadir Kaplan played?
Our database contains 97 games by Bahadir Kaplan, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 21 draws, 45 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bahadir Kaplan?
97 games by Bahadir Kaplan 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.