Prepare against Deniz Can Kaynak
Türkiye · World #59,470 classical · FIDE ID 34569464
When preparing against Deniz Can Kaynak, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Deniz Can Kaynak, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deniz Can Kaynak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniz Can Kaynak 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 | 1,858 | 1,931 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,712 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 37.8% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniz Can Kaynak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniz Can Kaynak's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 56.0% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 44.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kaynak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Kaynak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kaynak usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Kaynak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kaynak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kaynak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
Deniz Can Kaynak's chess games
All 45 games by Deniz Can Kaynak in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Tutku Kahraman Marasli | 2,162 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C78 |
| Apr 2024 | Teoman Guney Ersoz | 2,123 | chT-TUR U18 | B27 |
| Jul 2025 | Ferzan Azizoglu | 2,055 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | A14 |
| Jul 2019 | Hakan Oluc | 1,881 | chT-TUR Clubs | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Fatih Emre Boz | 1,828 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 12 | 8 | 1,863 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,630 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,855 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,671 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,653 |
| 7th Ankara Ipek Memorial | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,564 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,870 |
| 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniz Can Kaynak's chess games?
45 games by Deniz Can Kaynak, from Feb 2016 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 Deniz Can Kaynak has played.
What does Deniz Can Kaynak play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Deniz Can Kaynak opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniz Can Kaynak answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Deniz Can Kaynak play as White?
As White, Deniz Can Kaynak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniz Can Kaynak play as Black?
As Black, Deniz Can Kaynak most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Deniz Can Kaynak's FIDE rating?
Deniz Can Kaynak is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Deniz Can Kaynak played?
Our database contains 45 games by Deniz Can Kaynak, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniz Can Kaynak?
45 games by Deniz Can Kaynak 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.