Prepare against Goktan Can Kara
Türkiye · World #8,509 classical · FIDE ID 26314088
Our database contains 64 games by Goktan Can Kara, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goktan Can Kara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goktan Can Kara 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 | 2,196 | 2,196 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,839 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 32.8% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Kara usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kara usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Kara usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Goktan Can Kara's chess games
All 64 games by Goktan Can Kara 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, 22 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Karaokcu,Erkin | 2,277 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Elshad Rzaev | 2,240 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C46 |
| Jul 2026 | Ilgaz,Yusuf Kerem | 2,166 | Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | B31 |
| Jul 2023 | Yigit Pektas | 2,158 | chT-TUR 1st League | C10 |
| Jul 2023 | Devran Daghan | 2,081 | chT-TUR 1st League | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 22 | 7.5 | 1,980 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,209 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,629 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,263 |
| Manisa BSB 2. Mesir Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| MANISA BSB 2. MESIR ULUSLARARASI SATRANC TURNUVASI | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,285 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goktan Can Kara's chess games?
64 games by Goktan Can Kara, 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 Goktan Can Kara has played.
What does Goktan Can Kara play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Goktan Can Kara opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goktan Can Kara answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Goktan Can Kara play as White?
As White, Goktan Can Kara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goktan Can Kara play as Black?
As Black, Goktan Can Kara most often plays: Four Knights Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Goktan Can Kara's FIDE rating?
Goktan Can Kara is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Goktan Can Kara played?
Our database contains 64 games by Goktan Can Kara, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goktan Can Kara?
64 games by Goktan Can Kara 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.