Prepare against Kivanc Karaoglan
CM · Türkiye · World #8,946 classical · FIDE ID 6329152
When preparing against Kivanc Karaoglan, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Kivanc Karaoglan, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kivanc Karaoglan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kivanc Karaoglan 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 | 2,187 | 2,274 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 82 | 95 | 103 | 29.3% |
| As White | 148 | 51 | 51 | 46 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 132 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kivanc Karaoglan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kivanc Karaoglan's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 78.4% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 30 | 20.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Karaoglan usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 38.3% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 67.3% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 26.9% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Kivanc Karaoglan's chess games
All 280 games by Kivanc Karaoglan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 82 wins, 95 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Milos Stankovic | 2,457 | 143th Novi Sad TS Mix | B15 |
| Jun 2024 | Can Durak | 2,444 | 10th Cesme Open A | B51 |
| Nov 2020 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,431 | 143th Novi Sad TS Mix | C50 |
| Apr 2019 | Efim Muratovic | 2,400 | 49th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B00 |
| Aug 2023 | Kayra Kamer | 2,367 | Istanbul Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 53 | 19 | 2,093 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 32 | 17.5 | 2,066 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,043 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,691 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| 144th Novi Sad TS Mix | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,220 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 158th | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kivanc Karaoglan's chess games?
280 games by Kivanc Karaoglan, from Jan 2010 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 Kivanc Karaoglan has played.
What does Kivanc Karaoglan play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Kivanc Karaoglan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kivanc Karaoglan answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kivanc Karaoglan play as White?
As White, Kivanc Karaoglan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kivanc Karaoglan play as Black?
As Black, Kivanc Karaoglan most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Kivanc Karaoglan's FIDE rating?
Kivanc Karaoglan is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Kivanc Karaoglan played?
Our database contains 280 games by Kivanc Karaoglan, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 95 draws, 103 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kivanc Karaoglan?
280 games by Kivanc Karaoglan 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.