Prepare against Can Durak
IM · Türkiye · World #1,285 classical · FIDE ID 44552971
Our database contains 388 games by Can Durak, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Can Durak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Can Durak 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 | 2,427 | 2,454 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,284 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,336 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 154 | 146 | 88 | 39.7% |
| As White | 201 | 94 | 68 | 39 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 187 | 60 | 78 | 49 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Can Durak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Can Durak's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 68.2% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 17.9% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 27 | 13.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Durak usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Durak usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Durak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 65.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Durak usually continues g3 (82.1% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Durak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Durak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 52.6% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 43 | 45.3% | 69.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 68.5% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 31.5% | 70.6% |
Can Durak's chess games
All 388 games by Can Durak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 154 wins, 146 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A62 | Catalan | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 6/11/15 | 18.8% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,588 | 34th Kavala Open | B22 |
| May 2024 | Vahap Sanal | 2,566 | 24th Dubai Open A | C42 |
| May 2026 | Urkedal,F | 2,565 | Norway Chess Open May | C46 |
| Jul 2025 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,490 | Serbia Open | C77 |
| Dec 2025 | Gergely Aczel | 2,456 | GM-Turnier im Atomis | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 19 | 11 | 2,452 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,101 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 2,567 |
| Arandjelovac IM 3rd | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 156th | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,269 |
| 1st Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| 143th Novi Sad TS Mix | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Can Durak's chess games?
388 games by Can Durak, from Jul 2017 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 Durak has played.
What does Can Durak play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Can Durak opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Can Durak answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Can Durak play as White?
As White, Can Durak's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Can Durak play as Black?
As Black, Can Durak most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Can Durak's FIDE rating?
Can Durak is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Can Durak played?
Our database contains 388 games by Can Durak, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 146 draws, 88 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Can Durak?
388 games by Can Durak 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.