Prepare against Kaan Kalemler
Türkiye · World #29,284 classical · FIDE ID 6372775
Our database contains 76 games by Kaan Kalemler, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Kalemler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Kalemler 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 | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 17 | 32 | 35.5% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Kalemler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Kalemler's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kalemler usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kalemler usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Kalemler usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kalemler usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Kaan Kalemler's chess games
All 76 games by Kaan Kalemler in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Can Ertan | 2,364 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B90 |
| Feb 2020 | Muhammed Kaan Bacak | 2,158 | TUR Cup | B42 |
| Oct 2016 | Tolga Usun | 2,063 | 1st Mersin Open | B59 |
| Aug 2018 | Ismail Tarik Baltaci | 2,050 | 16th Kesan Open | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Avram Alber Valansi | 1,986 | 1st Mersin Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 23 | 9.5 | 1,847 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,020 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,046 |
| 1st Mersin Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 16th Kesan Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,040 |
| 17th Izmir Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,594 |
| 16th Izmir Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Kalemler's chess games?
76 games by Kaan Kalemler, from Nov 2012 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 Kaan Kalemler has played.
What does Kaan Kalemler play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Kaan Kalemler opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Kalemler answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Kaan Kalemler play as White?
As White, Kaan Kalemler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Kalemler play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Kalemler most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Kaan Kalemler's FIDE rating?
Kaan Kalemler is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kaan Kalemler played?
Our database contains 76 games by Kaan Kalemler, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Kalemler?
76 games by Kaan Kalemler 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.