Prepare against Kutay Karatas
Türkiye · World #40,158 classical · FIDE ID 6322719
When preparing against Kutay Karatas, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Kutay Karatas, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kutay Karatas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kutay 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 | 1,935 | 2,021 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,922 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 32.0% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kutay Karatas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kutay Karatas's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Karatas usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Karatas usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Karatas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Karatas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Kutay Karatas's chess games
All 50 games by Kutay Karatas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Ramazan Soyek | 1,869 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C47 |
| Aug 2022 | Emir Bek | 1,831 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B09 |
| Aug 2022 | Talat Yildiz | 1,819 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B14 |
| Jul 2017 | Oguz Kagan Guven | 1,817 | chT2-TUR | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Onur Unal | 1,816 | chT2-TUR | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,768 |
| 6th ch-World School U11 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,620 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,730 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,553 |
| Istanbul Open B | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,400 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kutay Karatas's chess games?
50 games by Kutay Karatas, from Oct 2012 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 Kutay Karatas has played.
What does Kutay Karatas play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kutay Karatas opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kutay Karatas answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Kutay Karatas play as White?
As White, Kutay Karatas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kutay Karatas play as Black?
As Black, Kutay Karatas most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Kutay Karatas's FIDE rating?
Kutay Karatas is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Kutay Karatas played?
Our database contains 50 games by Kutay Karatas, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kutay Karatas?
50 games by Kutay 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.