Prepare against Melih Kart
Türkiye · World #59,066 classical · FIDE ID 6311180
When preparing against Melih Kart, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Melih Kart, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melih Kart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melih Kart 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 | 1,859 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,820 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melih Kart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melih Kart's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kart usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kart usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kart usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kart usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kart usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Melih Kart's chess games
All 42 games by Melih Kart in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Emre Tezcan | 2,059 | chT2-TUR | B24 |
| Feb 2013 | Mehmet Askin Tasan | 2,020 | ch-TUR | D37 |
| Jul 2026 | Isafara Gergin | 1,922 | Amsterdam Chess Festival 2026 - Group B | D02 |
| Feb 2011 | Mazhar Kutay Yargici | 1,905 | ch-TUR | C26 |
| Feb 2013 | Yesim Patel | 1,896 | ch-TUR | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 20 | 11 | 1,977 |
| ch-TUR U16 Rapid | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 2,545 |
| chT2-TUR | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,936 |
| Istanbul Bagcilar Open A | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
| chT-TUR | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,980 |
| Amsterdam Chess Festival 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melih Kart's chess games?
42 games by Melih Kart, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Melih Kart has played.
What does Melih Kart play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Melih Kart opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melih Kart answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Melih Kart play as White?
As White, Melih Kart's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melih Kart play as Black?
As Black, Melih Kart most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Melih Kart's FIDE rating?
Melih Kart is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Melih Kart played?
Our database contains 42 games by Melih Kart, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melih Kart?
42 games by Melih Kart 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.