Prepare against Nejat Kiracoglu
Türkiye · World #47,590 classical · FIDE ID 6320465
When preparing against Nejat Kiracoglu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (33%).
Our database contains 31 games by Nejat Kiracoglu, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nejat Kiracoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nejat Kiracoglu 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 | 1,895 | 1,917 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,850 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nejat Kiracoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nejat Kiracoglu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kiracoglu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kiracoglu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kiracoglu usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Nejat Kiracoglu's chess games
All 31 games by Nejat Kiracoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Berthold Ries | 1,946 | 6th Arber Open | B00 |
| Feb 2015 | Mustafa Demir | 1,861 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | C54 |
| Jan 2012 | Murat Veysi Ilcin | 1,804 | ch-TUR | A40 |
| Feb 2015 | Husamettin Elalmis | 1,773 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B21 |
| Jan 2012 | Yigit Can Keseroglu | 1,514 | ch-TUR | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,801 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,667 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nejat Kiracoglu's chess games?
31 games by Nejat Kiracoglu, from Mar 2015 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 Nejat Kiracoglu has played.
What does Nejat Kiracoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nejat Kiracoglu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nejat Kiracoglu answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Nejat Kiracoglu play as White?
As White, Nejat Kiracoglu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nejat Kiracoglu play as Black?
As Black, Nejat Kiracoglu most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nejat Kiracoglu's FIDE rating?
Nejat Kiracoglu is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nejat Kiracoglu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nejat Kiracoglu, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nejat Kiracoglu?
31 games by Nejat Kiracoglu 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.