Prepare against Veli Kayan
Türkiye · World #50,956 classical · FIDE ID 6339530
Our database contains 132 games by Veli Kayan, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Veli Kayan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veli Kayan 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 | 1,889 | 1,958 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,839 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 53 | 18 | 61 | 40.2% |
| As White | 66 | 23 | 7 | 36 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veli Kayan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veli Kayan's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 84.8% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.6% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kayan usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kayan usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kayan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kayan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kayan usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kayan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 37.5% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 22.5% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Veli Kayan's chess games
All 132 games by Veli Kayan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 18 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Murad Nuri | 2,307 | 3rd Cubuk Open | C61 |
| May 2026 | Semiyev Suhrap | 2,240 | FUBY AKADEMI CHESS TOURNAMENTS 3. SERIES | B30 |
| Jan 2018 | Ahmet Ata Caglar | 2,182 | TUR Cup | B26 |
| Jul 2019 | Ibrahim Tofan | 2,043 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C54 |
| Jul 2018 | Bora Cilek | 2,003 | chT2-TUR | B71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 30 | 17.5 | 1,922 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 23 | 11 | 1,661 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| FUBY AKADEMI CHESS TOURNAMENTS 3. SERIES | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,894 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,861 |
| 2. BURHANİYE ÖREN ULUSLARARASI AÇIK SATRANÇ TURNUVASI | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,014 |
| 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veli Kayan's chess games?
132 games by Veli Kayan, from Sep 2012 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 Veli Kayan has played.
What does Veli Kayan play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Veli Kayan opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veli Kayan answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Veli Kayan play as White?
As White, Veli Kayan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veli Kayan play as Black?
As Black, Veli Kayan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Veli Kayan's FIDE rating?
Veli Kayan is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Veli Kayan played?
Our database contains 132 games by Veli Kayan, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 18 draws, 61 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veli Kayan?
132 games by Veli Kayan 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.