Prepare against Nino Kalayci
WCM · Türkiye · World #74,332 classical · FIDE ID 13603221
When preparing against Nino Kalayci, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 100 games by Nino Kalayci, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nino Kalayci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nino Kalayci 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 | 1,807 | 2,042 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 43 | 14 | 43 | 43.0% |
| As White | 51 | 29 | 4 | 18 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 10 | 25 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nino Kalayci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nino Kalayci's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 60.8% | 56.5% |
| b3 | 13 | 25.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kalayci usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kalayci usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Kalayci usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Kalayci usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kalayci usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kalayci usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 83.3% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 28.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Nino Kalayci's chess games
All 100 games by Nino Kalayci in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tsiganova,M | 2,039 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | A57 |
| Aug 2026 | Cera Dagariya | 2,038 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | C00 |
| Mar 2022 | Buse Naz Kocyigit | 2,023 | ch-TUR w | A13 |
| Jul 2023 | Nehir Tokat | 1,986 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D94 |
| May 2026 | Avelino,Camila Biscaya | 1,937 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2024 | 40 | 23 | 1,703 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| Batumi BCSA Open | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,733 |
| ch-GEO U16 Girls | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,238 |
| Istanbul Redbull Masters | 2019 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,639 |
| Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,736 |
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Where can I find Nino Kalayci's chess games?
100 games by Nino Kalayci, from Apr 2004 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 Nino Kalayci has played.
What does Nino Kalayci play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nino Kalayci opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nino Kalayci answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nino Kalayci play as White?
As White, Nino Kalayci's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nino Kalayci play as Black?
As Black, Nino Kalayci most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Nino Kalayci's FIDE rating?
Nino Kalayci is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Nino Kalayci played?
Our database contains 100 games by Nino Kalayci, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nino Kalayci?
100 games by Nino Kalayci 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.