Prepare against Doga Cihan Goksel
CM · Türkiye · World #7,588 classical · FIDE ID 6301924
Our database contains 156 games by Doga Cihan Goksel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Doga Cihan Goksel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Doga Cihan Goksel 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 | 2,213 | 2,281 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 30.8% |
| As White | 79 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 20 | 22 | 35 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Doga Cihan Goksel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Doga Cihan Goksel's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 79 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Goksel usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Goksel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Goksel usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 97.1% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 53.1% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 26.7% |
Doga Cihan Goksel's chess games
All 156 games by Doga Cihan Goksel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 52 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,625 | chT-TUR | E68 |
| Jul 2008 | Suat Atalik | 2,592 | chT-TUR | D38 |
| Jul 2010 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,501 | chT-TUR | A31 |
| Jul 2012 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,467 | chT-TUR | D30 |
| Sep 2003 | Turhan Yilmaz | 2,314 | Izmir Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 61 | 30 | 2,288 |
| ch-TUR | 2006 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,276 |
| 5th ch-EU | 2004 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Izmir Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,403 |
| chT2-TUR | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,406 |
| 20th EU-Cup | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Doga Cihan Goksel's chess games?
156 games by Doga Cihan Goksel, from Apr 2003 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 Doga Cihan Goksel has played.
What does Doga Cihan Goksel play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Doga Cihan Goksel opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Doga Cihan Goksel answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Doga Cihan Goksel play as White?
As White, Doga Cihan Goksel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Doga Cihan Goksel play as Black?
As Black, Doga Cihan Goksel most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Doga Cihan Goksel's FIDE rating?
Doga Cihan Goksel is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Doga Cihan Goksel played?
Our database contains 156 games by Doga Cihan Goksel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 52 draws, 56 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Doga Cihan Goksel?
156 games by Doga Cihan Goksel 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.