Prepare against Defne Karaman
Türkiye · World #115,244 classical · FIDE ID 51678721
When preparing against Defne Karaman, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Defne Karaman, covering Dec 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Defne Karaman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Defne Karaman 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 | 1,690 | 1,718 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,725 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 60.0% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 143 rated games against 121 different opponents, across 17 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 65 | 27 | 10 | 28 | 41.5% | 1,670 | 1,620 | 8 |
| Rapid | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | 1,589 | 1,619 | 3 |
| Blitz | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 50.0% | 1,717 | 1,700 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 43 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 37.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 39 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 51.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 16 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 23 | 4 | 17 | 1,781 | 1,746 |
| 2025 | 70 | 39 | 13 | 18 | 1,570 | 1,621 |
| 2024 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1,655 | 1,575 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
Where Defne Karaman has played
Türkiye (13) · Serbia (4) · Italy (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Defne Karaman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Defne Karaman's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Karaman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Karaman usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Karaman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karaman usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Karaman usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Defne Karaman's chess games
All 30 games by Defne Karaman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 2 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Amaya Agarwal | 1,818 | 33rd EY Girls U10 | B22 |
| Nov 2025 | Mariam Rekhviashvili | 1,716 | 33rd EY Girls U10 | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Tomris Hilal Orten | 1,569 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U10 Girls | C47 |
| Nov 2026 | Emma Bartosova | 1,562 | European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G10 | C42 |
| Nov 2026 | Alicia Schaper | 1,544 | European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G10 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U10 Girls | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 1,788 |
| ch-TUR w | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,426 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G10 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| 33rd EY Girls U10 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,778 |
| Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 2025 Isparta Kadınlar İl Birinciliği Satranç Turnuvası | 2025 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Defne Karaman's chess games?
30 games by Defne Karaman, from Dec 2024 to Nov 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 Defne Karaman has played.
What does Defne Karaman play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Defne Karaman opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Defne Karaman answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Defne Karaman play as White?
As White, Defne Karaman's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Defne Karaman play as Black?
As Black, Defne Karaman most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Defne Karaman's FIDE rating?
Defne Karaman is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Defne Karaman played?
Our database contains 30 games by Defne Karaman, covering Dec 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 2 draws, 10 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Defne Karaman?
30 games by Defne Karaman 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.