Prepare against Muhammed Kaan Bacak
CM · Türkiye · World #7,843 classical · FIDE ID 6339085
When preparing against Muhammed Kaan Bacak, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 194 games by Muhammed Kaan Bacak, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Muhammed Kaan Bacak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muhammed Kaan Bacak 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 | 2,208 | 2,224 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 91 | 52 | 51 | 46.9% |
| As White | 97 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 47 | 25 | 25 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muhammed Kaan Bacak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muhammed Kaan Bacak's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 41.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 33.0% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 22 | 22.7% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bacak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bacak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Bacak usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bacak usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bacak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Bacak usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 16 | 28.6% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 17.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Muhammed Kaan Bacak's chess games
All 194 games by Muhammed Kaan Bacak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 91 wins, 52 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ramil Faizrakhmanov | 2,426 | 8th Baskent University Open | B90 |
| Oct 2016 | Ivan Sredojevic | 2,386 | 1st Mersin Open | B43 |
| Sep 2018 | Parviz Gasimov | 2,341 | 3rd Mersin Open | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Raul Claverie | 2,283 | 11th Cesme Open A | C24 |
| Sep 2018 | Nazmi Can Dogan | 2,275 | 3rd Mersin Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 40 | 25.5 | 1,998 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 17 | 13 | 2,193 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,896 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,081 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,966 |
| 1st Mersin Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| 2nd Mersin Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muhammed Kaan Bacak's chess games?
194 games by Muhammed Kaan Bacak, from Mar 2011 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 Muhammed Kaan Bacak has played.
What does Muhammed Kaan Bacak play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Muhammed Kaan Bacak opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muhammed Kaan Bacak answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Muhammed Kaan Bacak play as White?
As White, Muhammed Kaan Bacak's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muhammed Kaan Bacak play as Black?
As Black, Muhammed Kaan Bacak most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Muhammed Kaan Bacak's FIDE rating?
Muhammed Kaan Bacak is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Muhammed Kaan Bacak played?
Our database contains 194 games by Muhammed Kaan Bacak, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 52 draws, 51 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muhammed Kaan Bacak?
194 games by Muhammed Kaan Bacak 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.