Prepare against Dogan Kucuk
Türkiye · World #26,681 classical · FIDE ID 6312985
When preparing against Dogan Kucuk, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 93 games by Dogan Kucuk, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dogan Kucuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dogan Kucuk 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 | 2,007 | 2,093 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dogan Kucuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dogan Kucuk's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 51.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 27.7% | 61.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 31.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Dogan Kucuk's chess games
All 93 games by Dogan Kucuk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Gani Eren Ererdem | 2,173 | ch-TUR | B12 |
| Feb 2015 | Nazmi Can Dogan | 2,169 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | A01 |
| Feb 2015 | Esat Baglan | 2,149 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B38 |
| Feb 2020 | Oguz Kagan Guven | 2,143 | TUR Cup | E61 |
| Feb 2015 | Ahmet Karagollu | 2,102 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-TUR | 2015 | 13 | 4 | 2,172 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,066 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,996 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,829 |
| Serik Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,021 |
| chT2-TUR | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dogan Kucuk's chess games?
93 games by Dogan Kucuk, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Dogan Kucuk has played.
What does Dogan Kucuk play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Dogan Kucuk opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dogan Kucuk answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Dogan Kucuk play as White?
As White, Dogan Kucuk's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dogan Kucuk play as Black?
As Black, Dogan Kucuk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Dogan Kucuk's FIDE rating?
Dogan Kucuk is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Dogan Kucuk played?
Our database contains 93 games by Dogan Kucuk, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dogan Kucuk?
93 games by Dogan Kucuk 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.