Prepare against Kemal Safa Konusoglu
Türkiye · World #40,767 classical · FIDE ID 34544917
Our database contains 47 games by Kemal Safa Konusoglu, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kemal Safa Konusoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kemal Safa Konusoglu 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 | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,860 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 28 | 4 | 15 | 59.6% |
| As White | 19 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 68.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 77.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Konusoglu usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Konusoglu usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (88% of these games) — Konusoglu usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Konusoglu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Kemal Safa Konusoglu's chess games
All 47 games by Kemal Safa Konusoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mire Deniz Dogan | 2,079 | TUR Cup | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Atakan Akkaya | 1,971 | TUR Cup | B26 |
| Jul 2019 | Ozgun Yalcin | 1,881 | chT-TUR Clubs | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Berkan Hacioglu | 1,879 | Kesan Open | A90 |
| Jul 2023 | Ruchan Giris | 1,796 | TUR Cup | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,657 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1,837 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,927 |
| Kesan Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,873 |
| 8th Golden Apricot | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,859 |
| Turkish Cup 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,186 |
| 4th Ankara Baskent Univ Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kemal Safa Konusoglu's chess games?
47 games by Kemal Safa Konusoglu, from Jul 2015 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 Kemal Safa Konusoglu has played.
What does Kemal Safa Konusoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kemal Safa Konusoglu opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kemal Safa Konusoglu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Kemal Safa Konusoglu play as White?
As White, Kemal Safa Konusoglu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kemal Safa Konusoglu play as Black?
As Black, Kemal Safa Konusoglu most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kemal Safa Konusoglu's FIDE rating?
Kemal Safa Konusoglu is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kemal Safa Konusoglu played?
Our database contains 47 games by Kemal Safa Konusoglu, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (59.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kemal Safa Konusoglu?
47 games by Kemal Safa Konusoglu 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.