Prepare against Nazmi Can Dogan
FM · Türkiye · World #8,457 classical · FIDE ID 6309658
When preparing against Nazmi Can Dogan, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 290 games by Nazmi Can Dogan, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nazmi Can Dogan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazmi Can Dogan 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 | 2,197 | 2,293 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,189 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,185 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 111 | 109 | 70 | 38.3% |
| As White | 148 | 66 | 54 | 28 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 142 | 45 | 55 | 42 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazmi Can Dogan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazmi Can Dogan's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 50.0% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 57 | 38.5% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 9.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dogan usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dogan usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dogan usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Dogan usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dogan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dogan usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 32.9% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 21.4% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.6% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Nazmi Can Dogan's chess games
All 290 games by Nazmi Can Dogan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 111 wins, 109 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/8/0 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Robert Zelcic | 2,553 | Skopje Karposh Open | B11 |
| Oct 2017 | Ekin Baris Ozenir | 2,403 | 2nd Mersin Open | E92 |
| Jun 2019 | Maxim Lavrov | 2,401 | 7th Cesme Open A | E92 |
| May 2019 | Giorgi Sibashvili | 2,398 | 5th Ordu Open | D85 |
| May 2019 | Handszar Odeev | 2,394 | 5th Ordu Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 60 | 33 | 2,258 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 2,297 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,068 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,024 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,030 |
| 2nd Mersin Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,491 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazmi Can Dogan's chess games?
290 games by Nazmi Can Dogan, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Nazmi Can Dogan has played.
What does Nazmi Can Dogan play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Nazmi Can Dogan opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazmi Can Dogan answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nazmi Can Dogan play as White?
As White, Nazmi Can Dogan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazmi Can Dogan play as Black?
As Black, Nazmi Can Dogan most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Nazmi Can Dogan's FIDE rating?
Nazmi Can Dogan is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Nazmi Can Dogan played?
Our database contains 290 games by Nazmi Can Dogan, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 109 draws, 70 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazmi Can Dogan?
290 games by Nazmi Can Dogan 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.