Prepare against Koray Kartal
Türkiye · World #40,693 classical · FIDE ID 6318118
Our database contains 79 games by Koray Kartal, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koray Kartal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koray Kartal 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 | 2,022 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 32.9% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koray Kartal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koray Kartal's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 79.5% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kartal usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kartal usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kartal usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Kartal usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kartal usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 56.3% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Koray Kartal's chess games
All 79 games by Koray Kartal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Deniz Arman | 2,298 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B31 |
| Jun 2009 | Fabrizio Benedetti | 2,191 | 20th ch-NATO | D36 |
| Jun 2009 | Enzo Tommasini | 2,171 | 20th ch-NATO | C06 |
| Jun 2009 | Boris Franck | 2,122 | 20th ch-NATO | B06 |
| Aug 2008 | Jean-Luc Ledoux | 2,102 | 19th ch-NATO | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 20 | 11 | 1,918 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 1,974 |
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,034 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koray Kartal's chess games?
79 games by Koray Kartal, from Oct 2007 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 Koray Kartal has played.
What does Koray Kartal play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Koray Kartal opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koray Kartal answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Koray Kartal play as White?
As White, Koray Kartal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koray Kartal play as Black?
As Black, Koray Kartal most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Koray Kartal's FIDE rating?
Koray Kartal is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Koray Kartal played?
Our database contains 79 games by Koray Kartal, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koray Kartal?
79 games by Koray Kartal 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.