Prepare against Halil Ibrahim Kurdas
Türkiye · World #17,213 classical · FIDE ID 6352561
When preparing against Halil Ibrahim Kurdas, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Halil Ibrahim Kurdas, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Halil Ibrahim Kurdas 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 | 2,083 | 2,083 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 61 | 21 | 75 | 38.9% |
| As White | 71 | 31 | 8 | 32 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 13 | 43 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 59.2% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.9% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 16.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kurdas usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kurdas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kurdas usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Kurdas usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kurdas usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kurdas usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 100.0% | 36.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's chess games
All 157 games by Halil Ibrahim Kurdas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 61 wins, 21 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Tim Janzelj | 2,396 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | D94 |
| Dec 2024 | Myhaylo Zhukovskyi | 2,189 | Skopje Open | B27 |
| Jun 2025 | Kutay Sakmak | 2,158 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | B43 |
| Jun 2025 | Osman Koka | 2,151 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | E80 |
| Sep 2024 | Morteza Asgari | 2,148 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | E86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,797 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 1,713 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,788 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,091 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,795 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's chess games?
157 games by Halil Ibrahim Kurdas, from Aug 2012 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 Halil Ibrahim Kurdas has played.
What does Halil Ibrahim Kurdas play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Halil Ibrahim Kurdas opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Halil Ibrahim Kurdas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Halil Ibrahim Kurdas play as White?
As White, Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Halil Ibrahim Kurdas play as Black?
As Black, Halil Ibrahim Kurdas most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Halil Ibrahim Kurdas's FIDE rating?
Halil Ibrahim Kurdas is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Halil Ibrahim Kurdas played?
Our database contains 157 games by Halil Ibrahim Kurdas, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 21 draws, 75 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Halil Ibrahim Kurdas?
157 games by Halil Ibrahim Kurdas 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.