Prepare against Kivanc Haznedaroglu
GM · Türkiye · World #2,888 classical · FIDE ID 6300634
When preparing against Kivanc Haznedaroglu, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,529 games by Kivanc Haznedaroglu, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kivanc Haznedaroglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kivanc Haznedaroglu 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 | 2,344 | 2,510 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,487 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,500 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,529 | 631 | 473 | 425 | 41.3% |
| As White | 768 | 350 | 217 | 201 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 761 | 281 | 256 | 224 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kivanc Haznedaroglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kivanc Haznedaroglu's side.
First moves as White (768 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 505 | 65.8% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 160 | 20.8% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 75 | 9.8% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 3.4% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Haznedaroglu usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Haznedaroglu usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Haznedaroglu usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Haznedaroglu usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Haznedaroglu usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Haznedaroglu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (356 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 184 | 51.7% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 99 | 27.8% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 25 | 7.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 3.7% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 128 | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 119 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Kivanc Haznedaroglu's chess games
All 1,529 games by Kivanc Haznedaroglu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 631 wins, 473 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 138 | 59/35/44 | 42.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 17/15/9 | 41.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 19/6/8 | 57.6% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 15/4/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 114 | 30/51/33 | 26.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 102 | 41/35/26 | 40.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 7/13/7 | 25.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Joe Doe | 2,678 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| Apr 2016 | Baadur Jobava | 2,672 | 18th Dubai Open | A17 |
| Jan 2010 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,660 | 7th WchT | B32 |
| Aug 2015 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,653 | chT-TUR | C96 |
| Jul 2022 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,637 | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss | C86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2023 | 135 | 74.5 | 2,431 |
| ch-TUR | 2021 | 121 | 76 | 2,347 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 76 | 38.5 | 2,392 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 31 | 18 | 2,406 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,545 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 24 | 11 | 2,310 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 18.5 | 2,418 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 18 | 10 | 2,408 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Burak Firat (12 games) · Emre Can (10 games) · Mustafa Yilmaz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kivanc Haznedaroglu's chess games?
1,529 games by Kivanc Haznedaroglu, from Apr 2003 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 Kivanc Haznedaroglu has played.
What does Kivanc Haznedaroglu play on the first move as White?
Across 768 games with White in our database, Kivanc Haznedaroglu opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kivanc Haznedaroglu answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Kivanc Haznedaroglu play as White?
As White, Kivanc Haznedaroglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (138 games, 42.8% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 768 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kivanc Haznedaroglu play as Black?
As Black, Kivanc Haznedaroglu most often plays: Slav Defense (114 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (102 games, 40.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 761 games.
What is Kivanc Haznedaroglu's FIDE rating?
Kivanc Haznedaroglu is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (May 2017).
How many games has Kivanc Haznedaroglu played?
Our database contains 1,529 games by Kivanc Haznedaroglu, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 631 wins, 473 draws, 425 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kivanc Haznedaroglu?
1,529 games by Kivanc Haznedaroglu 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.