Prepare against Hakan Kaplan
Türkiye · World #53,751 classical · FIDE ID 24698016
Our database contains 71 games by Hakan Kaplan, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Kaplan 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 | 1,879 | 2,222 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,015 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 38.0% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | 18 | 56.3% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 11 | 34.4% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.a3 — 56% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d3 — 34% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 56.0% | 39.3% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 32.0% | 93.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Hakan Kaplan's chess games
All 71 games by Hakan Kaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Roman Vidonyak | 2,408 | Regionalliga SO 1112 | A41 |
| Oct 2008 | Mario Taggatz | 2,287 | Munich OIS Open | B22 |
| Apr 1996 | Matthias Glasel | 2,255 | Landesliga Sued 9596 | A54 |
| Oct 1998 | Manfred Schuette | 2,210 | Oberliga Bayern 9899 | A55 |
| Oct 2011 | Hans-Peter Urankar | 2,150 | Landesliga Sued 1112 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,063 |
| Landesliga Sued 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,116 |
| ch-Antalya | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| Oberliga Bayern 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| Regionalliga SW 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,881 |
| Landesliga Sued 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Regionalliga SO 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| Landesliga Sued 9495 | 1995 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Kaplan's chess games?
71 games by Hakan Kaplan, from Jan 2009 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 Hakan Kaplan has played.
What does Hakan Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Hakan Kaplan opens with 1.a3 (56% of games), 1.d3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Kaplan answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...Nc6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hakan Kaplan play as White?
As White, Hakan Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Mieses Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Kaplan most often plays: Caro-Kann (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Hakan Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Hakan Kaplan is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Hakan Kaplan played?
Our database contains 71 games by Hakan Kaplan, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Kaplan?
71 games by Hakan Kaplan 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.