Prepare against Merve Kayis
Türkiye · World #113,362 classical · FIDE ID 44568134
When preparing against Merve Kayis, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Merve Kayis, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Merve Kayis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Merve Kayis 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 | 1,692 | 1,733 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 35.6% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Merve Kayis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Merve Kayis's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kayis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kayis usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kayis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Kayis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kayis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Merve Kayis's chess games
All 45 games by Merve Kayis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Cigdem Onur | 1,922 | TUR Cup | D10 |
| Jan 2024 | Zumra Meryem Alagoz | 1,706 | ch-TUR U17 | A03 |
| Aug 2022 | Deniz Karasakal | 1,499 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C44 |
| Aug 2022 | Beren Unal | 1,437 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E94 |
| Jan 2024 | Cagla Dincer | 1,367 | ch-TUR U17 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 1,392 |
| ch-TUR w | 2020 | 18 | 7 | 1,346 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,740 |
| ch-TUR U17 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,771 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,604 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Merve Kayis's chess games?
45 games by Merve Kayis, from Apr 2017 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 Merve Kayis has played.
What does Merve Kayis play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Merve Kayis opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Merve Kayis answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Merve Kayis play as White?
As White, Merve Kayis's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Merve Kayis play as Black?
As Black, Merve Kayis most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Merve Kayis's FIDE rating?
Merve Kayis is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Merve Kayis played?
Our database contains 45 games by Merve Kayis, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Merve Kayis?
45 games by Merve Kayis 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.