Prepare against Kursat Karatas
Türkiye · World #199,777 classical · FIDE ID 6336841
Our database contains 64 games by Kursat Karatas, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kursat Karatas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kursat Karatas 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 | 1,808 | 1,841 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 13 | 29 | 34.4% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kursat Karatas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kursat Karatas's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Karatas usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Karatas usually continues d3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Karatas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Kursat Karatas's chess games
All 64 games by Kursat Karatas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Burak Uysal | 2,053 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B23 |
| Feb 2013 | Mehmet Askin Tasan | 2,020 | ch-TUR | B40 |
| Feb 2011 | Adnan Yavic | 1,979 | ch-TUR | B02 |
| Feb 2011 | Ferman Capan | 1,972 | ch-TUR | C00 |
| Feb 2014 | Metin Ceylan | 1,892 | Kemer Turkey Cup | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 29 | 15 | 2,005 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,819 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| 12th Istanbul Open B | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,505 |
| 9th Istanbul Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,955 |
| Izmir Open 12th | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
| 18th Izmir Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kursat Karatas's chess games?
64 games by Kursat Karatas, from Nov 2009 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 Kursat Karatas has played.
What does Kursat Karatas play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Kursat Karatas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kursat Karatas answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kursat Karatas play as White?
As White, Kursat Karatas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kursat Karatas play as Black?
As Black, Kursat Karatas most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Kursat Karatas's FIDE rating?
Kursat Karatas is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Kursat Karatas played?
Our database contains 64 games by Kursat Karatas, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kursat Karatas?
64 games by Kursat Karatas 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.