Prepare against Emre Kocakaplan
Türkiye · World #42,129 classical · FIDE ID 34583661
When preparing against Emre Kocakaplan, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Emre Kocakaplan, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emre Kocakaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emre Kocakaplan 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 | 1,954 | 1,943 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 38 | 9 | 24 | 53.5% |
| As White | 37 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 62.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emre Kocakaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emre Kocakaplan's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 56.8% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 24.3% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.9% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kocakaplan usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kocakaplan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kocakaplan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kocakaplan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kocakaplan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kocakaplan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Emre Kocakaplan's chess games
All 71 games by Emre Kocakaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 38 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Can Alp Cansun | 2,148 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E05 |
| Aug 2022 | Ata Atasoy | 1,945 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Tekin Alp Erdogan | 1,930 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E11 |
| Jul 2023 | Yigit Karaca | 1,870 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E04 |
| Aug 2024 | Mert (Deniz) Cakir | 1,828 | Turkish Cup 2024 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,736 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,900 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,778 |
| ch-TUR Youth | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
| 26th Troya Open | 2018 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,272 |
| Turkish Cup 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emre Kocakaplan's chess games?
71 games by Emre Kocakaplan, from Feb 2016 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 Emre Kocakaplan has played.
What does Emre Kocakaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Emre Kocakaplan opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emre Kocakaplan answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emre Kocakaplan play as White?
As White, Emre Kocakaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emre Kocakaplan play as Black?
As Black, Emre Kocakaplan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Emre Kocakaplan's FIDE rating?
Emre Kocakaplan is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Emre Kocakaplan played?
Our database contains 71 games by Emre Kocakaplan, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emre Kocakaplan?
71 games by Emre Kocakaplan 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.