Prepare against Can Ertan
IM · Türkiye · World #3,346 classical · FIDE ID 6306330
Our database contains 531 games by Can Ertan, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Can Ertan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Can Ertan 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 | 2,325 | 2,434 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,343 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,385 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 531 | 251 | 96 | 184 | 47.3% |
| As White | 266 | 128 | 47 | 91 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 265 | 123 | 49 | 93 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Can Ertan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Can Ertan's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 99.6% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ertan usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ertan usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ertan usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ertan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 103 | 88.0% | 52.9% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 10.3% | 91.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 95.1% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Can Ertan's chess games
All 531 games by Can Ertan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 251 wins, 96 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 68 | 30/9/29 | 44.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 8/8/16 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,559 | Graz Open A | C12 |
| Aug 2018 | Vahap Sanal | 2,515 | chT-TUR | C91 |
| Mar 2024 | Jung Min Seo | 2,481 | chT-SWE 2324 Elite | C77 |
| Aug 2017 | Burak Firat | 2,480 | chT-TUR | B81 |
| Feb 2019 | Wei Ming Kevin Goh | 2,477 | Graz Open A | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 89 | 40.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,237 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 21 | 11 | 2,309 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 9 | 2,200 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 15 | 11 | 2,238 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,322 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Can Ertan's chess games?
531 games by Can Ertan, from Apr 2006 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 Can Ertan has played.
What does Can Ertan play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Can Ertan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Can Ertan answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Can Ertan play as White?
As White, Can Ertan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Can Ertan play as Black?
As Black, Can Ertan most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Can Ertan's FIDE rating?
Can Ertan is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,347 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Can Ertan played?
Our database contains 531 games by Can Ertan, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 96 draws, 184 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Can Ertan?
531 games by Can Ertan 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.