Prepare against Cihan Kilic
Türkiye · World #29,027 classical · FIDE ID 34557237
Our database contains 147 games by Cihan Kilic, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cihan Kilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cihan Kilic 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 | 1,992 | 2,051 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 65 | 29 | 53 | 44.2% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 14 | 27 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 35 | 15 | 26 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cihan Kilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cihan Kilic's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 70.4% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kilic usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kilic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kilic usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kilic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 95.2% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Cihan Kilic's chess games
All 147 games by Cihan Kilic 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: 65 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Uf Arat | 2,390 | TCh-TUR Club | B12 |
| Aug 2016 | Serkan Soysal | 2,359 | chT-TUR | E08 |
| Jul 2025 | Umut Erdem Gunduz | 2,268 | 10th Cubuk Open | E09 |
| Aug 2016 | Esat Baglan | 2,246 | chT-TUR | B14 |
| Jul 2025 | Goktan Yilmaz | 2,201 | TCh-TUR Club | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 46 | 28 | 1,819 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 13 | 1,918 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,624 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,152 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,863 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,020 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,858 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cihan Kilic's chess games?
147 games by Cihan Kilic, 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 Cihan Kilic has played.
What does Cihan Kilic play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Cihan Kilic opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cihan Kilic answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Cihan Kilic play as White?
As White, Cihan Kilic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cihan Kilic play as Black?
As Black, Cihan Kilic most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Cihan Kilic's FIDE rating?
Cihan Kilic is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Cihan Kilic played?
Our database contains 147 games by Cihan Kilic, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 29 draws, 53 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cihan Kilic?
147 games by Cihan Kilic 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.