Prepare against Can Baylav
Türkiye · World #20,652 classical · FIDE ID 6361293
Our database contains 320 games by Can Baylav, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Can Baylav's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Can Baylav 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 | 2,052 | 2,176 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,980 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 123 | 46 | 151 | 38.4% |
| As White | 167 | 75 | 20 | 72 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 153 | 48 | 26 | 79 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Can Baylav's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Can Baylav's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 73.7% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 15.0% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 9.0% | 43.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Baylav usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Baylav usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Baylav usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Baylav usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Baylav usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Baylav usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 94.2% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 86.3% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Can Baylav's chess games
All 320 games by Can Baylav 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: 123 wins, 46 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | B Dastan | 2,562 | TCh-TUR Super League | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Chen Zou | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | B63 |
| Dec 2024 | Niklas Schmider | 2,393 | Titled Tue Early | C78 |
| Jan 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,385 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 127 | 51 | 2,125 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 43 | 25.5 | 1,840 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 19 | 13 | 1,999 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,912 |
| Ankara Baskent Univ Open 7th | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Can Baylav's chess games?
320 games by Can Baylav, 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 Can Baylav has played.
What does Can Baylav play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Can Baylav opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Can Baylav answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Can Baylav play as White?
As White, Can Baylav's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Can Baylav play as Black?
As Black, Can Baylav most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Can Baylav's FIDE rating?
Can Baylav is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Can Baylav played?
Our database contains 320 games by Can Baylav, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 46 draws, 151 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Can Baylav?
320 games by Can Baylav 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.