Prepare against Benan Kazdagli
Türkiye · World #22,364 classical · FIDE ID 6309925
Our database contains 73 games by Benan Kazdagli, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benan Kazdagli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benan Kazdagli 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 | 2,038 | 2,038 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,988 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 27 | 13 | 33 | 37.0% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benan Kazdagli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benan Kazdagli's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kazdagli usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kazdagli usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kazdagli usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kazdagli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Benan Kazdagli's chess games
All 73 games by Benan Kazdagli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Uf Arat | 2,390 | TCh-TUR Club | E62 |
| Jul 2025 | Okan Ozsakallioglu | 2,352 | TCh-TUR Club | B47 |
| Sep 2011 | Asmund Hammerstad | 2,205 | 27th EU-Cup | E76 |
| Aug 2026 | Efe Can Tepe | 2,091 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | C78 |
| Jun 2010 | Irmak Sipahioglu | 2,057 | chT-TUR | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2015 | 25 | 9 | 1,964 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,006 |
| 7th World U16 ol | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,040 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,173 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,146 |
| 4th Wohlen Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,771 |
| Istanbul Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benan Kazdagli's chess games?
73 games by Benan Kazdagli, from Jan 2008 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 Benan Kazdagli has played.
What does Benan Kazdagli play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Benan Kazdagli opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benan Kazdagli answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Benan Kazdagli play as White?
As White, Benan Kazdagli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benan Kazdagli play as Black?
As Black, Benan Kazdagli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Benan Kazdagli's FIDE rating?
Benan Kazdagli is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Benan Kazdagli played?
Our database contains 73 games by Benan Kazdagli, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benan Kazdagli?
73 games by Benan Kazdagli 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.