Prepare against Kaan Akbas
CM · Türkiye · World #7,393 classical · FIDE ID 34550321
When preparing against Kaan Akbas, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 184 games by Kaan Akbas, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Akbas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Akbas 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 | 2,218 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,964 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 88 | 26 | 70 | 47.8% |
| As White | 91 | 50 | 13 | 28 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 93 | 38 | 13 | 42 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Akbas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Akbas's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 41.8% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 34 | 37.4% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 19.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Akbas usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Akbas usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Akbas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Akbas usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Akbas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Akbas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 46.3% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Kaan Akbas's chess games
All 184 games by Kaan Akbas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 88 wins, 26 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,548 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,493 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Roman Pyrih | 2,428 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| May 2026 | Garg Aradhya | 2,407 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Eric Rosen | 2,377 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 20 | 2,273 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 1,919 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,085 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2,094 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,250 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Akbas's chess games?
184 games by Kaan Akbas, from Feb 2020 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 Kaan Akbas has played.
What does Kaan Akbas play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Kaan Akbas opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Akbas answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kaan Akbas play as White?
As White, Kaan Akbas's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Akbas play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Akbas most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Kaan Akbas's FIDE rating?
Kaan Akbas is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kaan Akbas played?
Our database contains 184 games by Kaan Akbas, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 26 draws, 70 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Akbas?
184 games by Kaan Akbas 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.