Prepare against Doruk Karaoglan
FM · Türkiye · World #4,065 classical · FIDE ID 6390927
When preparing against Doruk Karaoglan, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Doruk Karaoglan, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Doruk Karaoglan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Doruk Karaoglan 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 | 2,301 | 2,316 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 110 | 69 | 96 | 40.0% |
| As White | 136 | 55 | 38 | 43 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 139 | 55 | 31 | 53 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Doruk Karaoglan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Doruk Karaoglan's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 97.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues Nc3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues Ng1 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 98.0% | 51.0% |
Doruk Karaoglan's chess games
All 275 games by Doruk Karaoglan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 110 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 22/13/11 | 47.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,566 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | B48 |
| Jul 2023 | Isik Can | 2,512 | chT-TUR | B96 |
| May 2020 | Oleg V Ivanov | 2,458 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | B55 |
| Aug 2025 | Khagan Ahmad | 2,449 | TCh-TUR Super League | E94 |
| Aug 2025 | Can Durak | 2,445 | TCh-TUR Super League | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,266 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,107 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 33 | 19 | 2,411 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,034 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,363 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Doruk Karaoglan's chess games?
275 games by Doruk Karaoglan, from Nov 2013 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 Doruk Karaoglan has played.
What does Doruk Karaoglan play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Doruk Karaoglan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Doruk Karaoglan answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Doruk Karaoglan play as White?
As White, Doruk Karaoglan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Doruk Karaoglan play as Black?
As Black, Doruk Karaoglan most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Doruk Karaoglan's FIDE rating?
Doruk Karaoglan is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Doruk Karaoglan played?
Our database contains 275 games by Doruk Karaoglan, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Doruk Karaoglan?
275 games by Doruk Karaoglan 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.