Prepare against Arda Cankurt
Türkiye · World #5,682 classical · FIDE ID 26311259
Our database contains 97 games by Arda Cankurt, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arda Cankurt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arda Cankurt 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 | 2,256 | 2,256 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,991 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 44 | 21 | 32 | 45.4% |
| As White | 47 | 27 | 8 | 12 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 46.8% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 34.0% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 19.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Cankurt usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cankurt usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cankurt usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cankurt usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cankurt usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Arda Cankurt's chess games
All 97 games by Arda Cankurt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 44 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Rosh,Jain | 2,358 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Yildiz,Talat | 2,268 | Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | B75 |
| Apr 2026 | Yunus Emre Gunebakan | 2,257 | 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Yessengali,Adizhan | 2,250 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Sherla Prathamesh | 2,218 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,855 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,618 |
| Caissa Hotel IM/GM Tournament - Clarinet Group Category B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,800 |
| Schools Friendly U11 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,710 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arda Cankurt's chess games?
97 games by Arda Cankurt, from Apr 2018 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 Arda Cankurt has played.
What does Arda Cankurt play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Arda Cankurt opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arda Cankurt answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Arda Cankurt play as White?
As White, Arda Cankurt's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arda Cankurt play as Black?
As Black, Arda Cankurt most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Arda Cankurt's FIDE rating?
Arda Cankurt is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arda Cankurt played?
Our database contains 97 games by Arda Cankurt, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arda Cankurt?
97 games by Arda Cankurt 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.