Prepare against Hakan Erdogan
FM · Türkiye · World #15,802 classical · FIDE ID 6300359
When preparing against Hakan Erdogan, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 443 games by Hakan Erdogan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Erdogan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Erdogan 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 | 2,098 | 2,311 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,257 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,240 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 153 | 87 | 203 | 34.5% |
| As White | 215 | 82 | 41 | 92 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 228 | 71 | 46 | 111 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Erdogan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Erdogan's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 90.7% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 9.3% | 27.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Erdogan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Erdogan usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Erdogan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 27.5% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Erdogan usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Erdogan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Erdogan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 85.8% | 44.8% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 11.5% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 90.8% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Hakan Erdogan's chess games
All 443 games by Hakan Erdogan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 153 wins, 87 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 52 | 22/6/24 | 42.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 15/10/25 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Erald Dervishi | 2,535 | 4th ch-EU | D35 |
| Dec 2002 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,518 | ch-Balkan | D07 |
| Jun 2003 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,516 | 4th ch-EU | A86 |
| Jun 2002 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,510 | 3rd ch-EU | A41 |
| Dec 1999 | Felix Izeta Txabarri | 2,505 | 12th chT-EU | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 109 | 58.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 55 | 19.5 | 2,146 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 38 | 18.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Balkan | 2002 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
| 5th ch-EU | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Antalya | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,255 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1986 | 13 | 6 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Erdogan's chess games?
443 games by Hakan Erdogan, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Hakan Erdogan has played.
What does Hakan Erdogan play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Hakan Erdogan opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Erdogan answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hakan Erdogan play as White?
As White, Hakan Erdogan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Erdogan play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Erdogan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (50 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Hakan Erdogan's FIDE rating?
Hakan Erdogan is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Hakan Erdogan played?
Our database contains 443 games by Hakan Erdogan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 87 draws, 203 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Erdogan?
443 games by Hakan Erdogan 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.