Prepare against Cem Azad Kaplan
Türkiye · World #110,043 classical · FIDE ID 6383483
When preparing against Cem Azad Kaplan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 68 games by Cem Azad Kaplan, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cem Azad Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cem Azad 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 | 1,701 | 1,806 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 8 | 33 | 39.7% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cem Azad Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cem Azad Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 66.7% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Cem Azad Kaplan's chess games
All 68 games by Cem Azad Kaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Ahmet Can | 1,983 | ch-TUR | A46 |
| Feb 2015 | Algi Acarbay | 1,911 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2012 | Kaan Muhammed Ekici | 1,858 | ch-TUR | D53 |
| Feb 2012 | Mustafa Yigit Erke | 1,845 | ch-TUR | B45 |
| Jan 2012 | Kasim Demircin | 1,833 | ch-TUR | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 32 | 15 | 1,805 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,595 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,792 |
| 2nd Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cem Azad Kaplan's chess games?
68 games by Cem Azad Kaplan, from Mar 2012 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 Cem Azad Kaplan has played.
What does Cem Azad Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Cem Azad Kaplan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cem Azad Kaplan answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Cem Azad Kaplan play as White?
As White, Cem Azad Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cem Azad Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Cem Azad Kaplan most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Cem Azad Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Cem Azad Kaplan is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Cem Azad Kaplan played?
Our database contains 68 games by Cem Azad Kaplan, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cem Azad Kaplan?
68 games by Cem Azad 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.