Prepare against Kadir Erden
FM · Türkiye · World #8,388 classical · FIDE ID 6305776
Our database contains 389 games by Kadir Erden, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kadir Erden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kadir Erden 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 | 2,198 | 2,288 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,247 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,235 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 144 | 94 | 151 | 37.0% |
| As White | 195 | 72 | 45 | 78 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 194 | 72 | 49 | 73 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kadir Erden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kadir Erden's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 66.2% | 46.1% |
| e4 | 45 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Erden usually continues Bg5 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Erden usually continues Bf4 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Erden usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Erden usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Erden usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Erden usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 43.5% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 36 | 42.4% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 43.7% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 39.4% | 51.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Kadir Erden's chess games
All 389 games by Kadir Erden in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 144 wins, 94 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 41 | 13/7/21 | 31.7% |
| D00 | London System | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Pa Iniyan | 2,506 | Titled Tue | A80 |
| Jun 2024 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,466 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Aug 2015 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,451 | Malatya Golden Apricot Open 3rd | E60 |
| Apr 2024 | Adar Tarhan | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | C12 |
| May 2021 | Sayed Javad Alavi | 2,445 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 168 | 80 | 2,254 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 32 | 11 | 2,167 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 29 | 14 | 2,156 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,258 |
| Istanbul Open | 2017 | 12 | 8 | 2,258 |
| Manisa Rotary Club | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| Yunusemre | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,154 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kadir Erden's chess games?
389 games by Kadir Erden, from Jan 2006 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 Kadir Erden has played.
What does Kadir Erden play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Kadir Erden opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kadir Erden answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kadir Erden play as White?
As White, Kadir Erden's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (41 games, 31.7% win rate); London System (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kadir Erden play as Black?
As Black, Kadir Erden most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Kadir Erden's FIDE rating?
Kadir Erden is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Kadir Erden played?
Our database contains 389 games by Kadir Erden, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 94 draws, 151 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kadir Erden?
389 games by Kadir Erden 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.