Prepare against Cahit Basaran
Türkiye · World #87,613 classical · FIDE ID 6318380
When preparing against Cahit Basaran, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Cahit Basaran, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cahit Basaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cahit Basaran 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 | 1,766 | 1,904 | Nov 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 33 | 13 | 27 | 45.2% |
| As White | 35 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cahit Basaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cahit Basaran's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 91.4% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Basaran usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Basaran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Basaran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Basaran usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Cahit Basaran's chess games
All 73 games by Cahit Basaran in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 33 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Egemen Gulden | 2,229 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B06 |
| Feb 2008 | Ersin Orak | 1,939 | ch-TUR Open | C30 |
| Feb 2016 | Ozan Ozcelik | 1,723 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Osman Yatkin | 1,692 | chT-TUR Clubs | D37 |
| Jul 2019 | Mert Koc | 1,679 | chT-TUR Clubs | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 21 | 12 | 2,124 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,844 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,783 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,568 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,601 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cahit Basaran's chess games?
73 games by Cahit Basaran, from Mar 2010 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 Cahit Basaran has played.
What does Cahit Basaran play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Cahit Basaran opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cahit Basaran answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cahit Basaran play as White?
As White, Cahit Basaran's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cahit Basaran play as Black?
As Black, Cahit Basaran most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Cahit Basaran's FIDE rating?
Cahit Basaran is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Cahit Basaran played?
Our database contains 73 games by Cahit Basaran, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cahit Basaran?
73 games by Cahit Basaran 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.