Prepare against Mehmet Karakaya
Türkiye · World #106,921 classical · FIDE ID 34557717
When preparing against Mehmet Karakaya, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Mehmet Karakaya, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehmet Karakaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehmet Karakaya 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 | 1,710 | 1,755 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,714 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 27.9% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehmet Karakaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehmet Karakaya's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Karakaya usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Karakaya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Karakaya usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Karakaya usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Karakaya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mehmet Karakaya's chess games
All 43 games by Mehmet Karakaya in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Muammer Atakan Yarar | 1,812 | TUR Cup | B11 |
| Feb 2020 | Can Barkin Ozkale | 1,796 | TUR Cup | B27 |
| Jul 2023 | Alper Eren | 1,738 | TUR Cup | A02 |
| Jan 2020 | Yasar Efe Kayan | 1,641 | TUR Cup | B45 |
| Jan 2020 | Efe Can Pek | 1,602 | TUR Cup | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,726 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,403 |
| ch-TUR Youth | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehmet Karakaya's chess games?
43 games by Mehmet Karakaya, from Aug 2015 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 Mehmet Karakaya has played.
What does Mehmet Karakaya play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mehmet Karakaya opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehmet Karakaya answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mehmet Karakaya play as White?
As White, Mehmet Karakaya's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehmet Karakaya play as Black?
As Black, Mehmet Karakaya most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mehmet Karakaya's FIDE rating?
Mehmet Karakaya is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Mehmet Karakaya played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mehmet Karakaya, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehmet Karakaya?
43 games by Mehmet Karakaya 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.