Prepare against Kaan Kucuksari
IM · Sweden · World #1,084 classical · FIDE ID 6380166
When preparing against Kaan Kucuksari, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,480 games by Kaan Kucuksari, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Kucuksari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Kucuksari 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 | 2,445 | 2,512 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,406 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,382 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,480 | 743 | 216 | 521 | 50.2% |
| As White | 733 | 400 | 106 | 227 | 54.6% |
| As Black | 747 | 343 | 110 | 294 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Kucuksari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Kucuksari's side.
First moves as White (733 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 675 | 92.1% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 51 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kucuksari usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kucuksari usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kucuksari usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Kucuksari usually continues Nf3 (83.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kucuksari usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kucuksari usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 52.0% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 81 | 25.1% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 14.2% | 66.3% |
| e5 | 26 | 8.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 55.8% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 56 | 22.3% | 53.6% |
| f5 | 50 | 19.9% | 66.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Kaan Kucuksari's chess games
All 1,480 games by Kaan Kucuksari in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 743 wins, 216 draws, 521 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 177 | 100/27/50 | 56.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 74 | 40/11/23 | 54.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 67 | 34/10/23 | 50.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 21/7/17 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 44 | 21/10/13 | 47.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 35 | 19/8/8 | 54.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 30 | 18/3/9 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 14/1/8 | 60.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 108 | 54/17/37 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 56 | 33/7/16 | 58.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 46 | 26/9/11 | 56.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 40 | 19/7/14 | 47.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 9/3/21 | 27.3% |
| E17 | English Opening | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,680 | Titled Tue Late | B72 |
| Feb 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| May 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Oct 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Jan 2024 | Anton Korobov | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 787 | 453.5 | 2,400 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 45 | 31.5 | 2,371 |
| Deltalift Open | 2023 | 32 | 23 | 2,374 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-SWE | 2023 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| Gothenburg Manhem B | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,339 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,290 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tiger Hillarp Persson (16 games) · Jung Min Seo (13 games) · Erik Blomqvist (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Kucuksari's chess games?
1,480 games by Kaan Kucuksari, from Mar 2013 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 Kucuksari has played.
What does Kaan Kucuksari play on the first move as White?
Across 733 games with White in our database, Kaan Kucuksari opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Kucuksari answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kaan Kucuksari play as White?
As White, Kaan Kucuksari's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (177 games, 56.5% win rate); Indian Defense (74 games, 54.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (67 games, 50.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 733 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Kucuksari play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Kucuksari most often plays: Sicilian (108 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (56 games, 58.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (46 games, 56.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 747 games.
What is Kaan Kucuksari's FIDE rating?
Kaan Kucuksari is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Kaan Kucuksari played?
Our database contains 1,480 games by Kaan Kucuksari, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 743 wins, 216 draws, 521 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Kucuksari?
1,480 games by Kaan Kucuksari 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.