Prepare against Murat Keser
Türkiye · World #47,954 classical · FIDE ID 6320414
Our database contains 115 games by Murat Keser, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Murat Keser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murat Keser 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 | 1,901 | 1,945 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 52 | 24 | 39 | 45.2% |
| As White | 61 | 31 | 9 | 21 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murat Keser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murat Keser's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 73.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.1% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Keser usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Keser usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Keser usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Keser usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Keser usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Keser usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 33.3% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Murat Keser's chess games
All 115 games by Murat Keser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 52 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Umut Erdem Gunduz | 2,340 | chT-TUR 1st League | B89 |
| Aug 2015 | Ali Ekber Dogan | 2,159 | Malatya Golden Apricot Open 3rd | D30 |
| Feb 2013 | Mehmet Dogdu | 2,062 | ch-TUR | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Serdar Sari | 2,034 | chT-TUR 1st League | C00 |
| Feb 2015 | Omer Faruk Ozer | 2,034 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 28 | 15 | 1,942 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,000 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 1,930 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,787 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Antalya Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murat Keser's chess games?
115 games by Murat Keser, from Apr 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 Murat Keser has played.
What does Murat Keser play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Murat Keser opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murat Keser answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Murat Keser play as White?
As White, Murat Keser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murat Keser play as Black?
As Black, Murat Keser most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Murat Keser's FIDE rating?
Murat Keser is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Murat Keser played?
Our database contains 115 games by Murat Keser, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murat Keser?
115 games by Murat Keser 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.