Prepare against Doruk Karayayla
Türkiye · World #11,394 classical · FIDE ID 26361671
Our database contains 58 games by Doruk Karayayla, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Doruk Karayayla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Doruk Karayayla 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 | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 2,008 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 36.2% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Doruk Karayayla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Doruk Karayayla's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Karayayla usually continues c3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Karayayla usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Karayayla usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Karayayla usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Karayayla usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Doruk Karayayla's chess games
All 58 games by Doruk Karayayla in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gur,Ali | 2,286 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Serikbay,Assel | 2,274 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | E47 |
| Jul 2026 | Gunduz,Umut Erdem | 2,238 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | C84 |
| Jun 2025 | Akaki Shalamberidze | 2,208 | 11th Cesme Open A | C54 |
| Nov 2025 | Umut Ucoluk | 2,057 | 9th Mersin Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesan Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,557 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,925 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,996 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,338 |
| Istanbul Bagcilar Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,480 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U17 Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Doruk Karayayla's chess games?
58 games by Doruk Karayayla, from Feb 2019 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 Karayayla has played.
What does Doruk Karayayla play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Doruk Karayayla opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Doruk Karayayla answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Doruk Karayayla play as White?
As White, Doruk Karayayla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Doruk Karayayla play as Black?
As Black, Doruk Karayayla most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Doruk Karayayla's FIDE rating?
Doruk Karayayla is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Doruk Karayayla played?
Our database contains 58 games by Doruk Karayayla, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Doruk Karayayla?
58 games by Doruk Karayayla 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.