Prepare against Can Alp Cansun
Türkiye · World #10,902 classical · FIDE ID 6390188
When preparing against Can Alp Cansun, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.5% over 31 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Can Alp Cansun, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Can Alp Cansun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Can Alp Cansun 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 | 2,156 | 2,203 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 72 | 41 | 118 | 31.2% |
| As White | 115 | 35 | 24 | 56 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 116 | 37 | 17 | 62 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Can Alp Cansun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Can Alp Cansun's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 76.5% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 26 | 22.6% | 23.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cansun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cansun usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cansun usually continues d4 (32.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Cansun usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cansun usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Cansun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 97.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Can Alp Cansun's chess games
All 231 games by Can Alp Cansun in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 72 wins, 41 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/2/18 | 35.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,577 | ch-World School U17 | C90 |
| Oct 2019 | Ganzorig Amartuvshin | 2,391 | 58th Wch U20 | B47 |
| Aug 2022 | Atilla Eynullayev | 2,328 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D36 |
| Aug 2025 | Emirhan Tarlabasi | 2,311 | TCh-TUR Super League | C15 |
| Jul 2024 | Tuna Ozates | 2,290 | chT-TUR 1st League | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 88 | 28 | 2,007 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,089 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,197 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,826 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,934 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-TUR | 2019 | 10 | 1 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Can Alp Cansun's chess games?
231 games by Can Alp Cansun, from Mar 2013 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 Can Alp Cansun has played.
What does Can Alp Cansun play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Can Alp Cansun opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Can Alp Cansun answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Can Alp Cansun play as White?
As White, Can Alp Cansun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Can Alp Cansun play as Black?
As Black, Can Alp Cansun most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Can Alp Cansun's FIDE rating?
Can Alp Cansun is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Can Alp Cansun played?
Our database contains 231 games by Can Alp Cansun, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 41 draws, 118 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Can Alp Cansun?
231 games by Can Alp Cansun 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.