Prepare against Dogukan Kucuk
Türkiye · World #65,717 classical · FIDE ID 6351840
When preparing against Dogukan Kucuk, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 93 games by Dogukan Kucuk, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dogukan Kucuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dogukan 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 | 1,836 | 1,882 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,855 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 36 | 16 | 41 | 38.7% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 21 | 7 | 18 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dogukan Kucuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dogukan Kucuk's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 87.2% | 40.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 40.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kucuk usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Dogukan Kucuk's chess games
All 93 games by Dogukan Kucuk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Jul 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: 36 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Mihaela Sandu | 2,270 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | B96 |
| Aug 2013 | Armen Grigoriev | 2,216 | 21st Troya Open | A30 |
| Aug 2017 | Michael Osthoff | 2,109 | 6th Arber Open | B20 |
| Jul 2012 | Kaan Komut | 1,996 | chT-TUR | D13 |
| Aug 2017 | Peter Wolff | 1,967 | 6th Arber Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,639 |
| chT-TUR | 2012 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,809 |
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 1,885 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,808 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,762 |
| Bucharest Super Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dogukan Kucuk's chess games?
93 games by Dogukan Kucuk, from Oct 2013 to Jul 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 Dogukan Kucuk has played.
What does Dogukan Kucuk play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Dogukan Kucuk opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dogukan Kucuk answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Dogukan Kucuk play as White?
As White, Dogukan Kucuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dogukan Kucuk play as Black?
As Black, Dogukan Kucuk most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Dogukan Kucuk's FIDE rating?
Dogukan Kucuk is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Dogukan Kucuk played?
Our database contains 93 games by Dogukan Kucuk, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dogukan Kucuk?
93 games by Dogukan 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.