Prepare against Muhammed Batuhan Dastan
GM · Türkiye · World #383 classical · FIDE ID 6300014
When preparing against Muhammed Batuhan Dastan, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.2% over 39 games.
Our database contains 680 games by Muhammed Batuhan Dastan, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muhammed Batuhan Dastan 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 | 2,533 | 2,582 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,458 | 2,458 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 680 | 331 | 215 | 134 | 48.7% |
| As White | 348 | 185 | 111 | 52 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 332 | 146 | 104 | 82 | 44.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 983 rated games against 739 different opponents, across 106 events in 28 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 879 | 454 | 256 | 169 | 51.6% | 2,223 | 2,335 | 41 |
| Blitz | 44 | 29 | 4 | 11 | 65.9% | 2,203 | 2,367 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 323 | 76 | 127 | 120 | 23.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 548 | 349 | 140 | 59 | 63.7% |
Wins over titled players: 81 vs GM · 83 vs IM · 87 vs FM · 31 vs CM · 13 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 80 events, 6 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2,200 | 2,400 |
| 2024 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2,399 | 2,588 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2,578 | 2,350 |
| 2019 | 55 | 25 | 24 | 6 | 2,423 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 45 | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2,342 | 2,573 |
| 2017 | 45 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 2,419 | 2,535 |
| 2016 | 59 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 2,383 | 2,484 |
| 2015 | 37 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 2,361 | 2,512 |
| 2014 | 55 | 21 | 23 | 11 | 2,389 | 2,462 |
| 2013 | 149 | 80 | 35 | 34 | 2,259 | 2,380 |
| 2012 | 110 | 61 | 25 | 24 | 2,240 | 2,367 |
| 2011 | 103 | 51 | 25 | 27 | 2,137 | 2,225 |
| 2010 | 120 | 62 | 35 | 23 | 2,034 | 2,134 |
| 2009 | 64 | 38 | 13 | 13 | 1,990 | 2,087 |
| 2008 | 51 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 2,003 | 1,877 |
| 2007 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 1,970 | 1,870 |
| 2006 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
Where Muhammed Batuhan Dastan has played
Türkiye (47) · Latvia (6) · Poland (6) · Azerbaijan (4) · Greece (4) · Austria (3) · Bulgaria (3) · Czechia (3) · Georgia (3) · North Macedonia (3) · Romania (3) · Russia (3) · Slovenia (2) · Ukraine (2) · Armenia (1) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (1) · Belarus (1) · Brazil (1) · China (1) · Croatia (1) · Hungary (1) · Italy (1) · Montenegro (1) · Portugal (1) · SCG (1) · Singapore (1) · Serbia (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's side.
First moves as White (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 270 | 77.6% | 68.7% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 17.0% | 73.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.9% | 64.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dastan usually continues Nf3 (70.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dastan usually continues Nf3 (79.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dastan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 73.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Dastan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dastan usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Dastan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 81.5% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 24 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 53.2% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 33.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 14 | 12.8% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's chess games
All 680 games by Muhammed Batuhan Dastan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Oct 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: 331 wins, 215 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 57 | 30/19/8 | 52.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 18/14/5 | 48.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 25 | 15/8/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 28/8/14 | 56.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 11/18/10 | 28.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,693 | chT-TUR | D15 |
| Jun 2018 | Anton Demchenko | 2,670 | 13th Teplice Open | B23 |
| Aug 2013 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,656 | 18th Vienna Open | C54 |
| Jun 2017 | Romain Edouard | 2,640 | 18th ch-EU | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,629 | chT-TUR | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 116 | 82.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 29 | 21.5 | 2,259 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,502 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2015 | 20 | 15 | 2,475 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2011 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,182 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2014 | 15 | 7 | 2,454 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,312 |
| ch-TUR 2024 | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vahap Sanal (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's chess games?
680 games by Muhammed Batuhan Dastan, from Jan 2008 to Oct 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 Muhammed Batuhan Dastan has played.
What does Muhammed Batuhan Dastan play on the first move as White?
Across 348 games with White in our database, Muhammed Batuhan Dastan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muhammed Batuhan Dastan answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Muhammed Batuhan Dastan play as White?
As White, Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 348 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muhammed Batuhan Dastan play as Black?
As Black, Muhammed Batuhan Dastan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 56.0% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Muhammed Batuhan Dastan's FIDE rating?
Muhammed Batuhan Dastan is currently rated 2,533 in classical chess and 2,458 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,582 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Muhammed Batuhan Dastan played?
Our database contains 680 games by Muhammed Batuhan Dastan, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 215 draws, 134 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muhammed Batuhan Dastan?
680 games by Muhammed Batuhan Dastan 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.