Prepare against Caner Ekici
Türkiye · World #96,598 classical · FIDE ID 34522867
When preparing against Caner Ekici, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Caner Ekici, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Caner Ekici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caner Ekici 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 | 1,740 | 1,762 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,785 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caner Ekici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caner Ekici's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 93.3% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ekici usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ekici usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ekici usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ekici usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Caner Ekici's chess games
All 32 games by Caner Ekici in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Kenan Toker | 1,647 | chT2-TUR | A90 |
| Jul 2019 | Mehmet Emin Genc | 1,633 | chT-TUR Clubs | A13 |
| Jul 2019 | Mehmet Gorkem Kelemci | 1,565 | chT-TUR Clubs | A13 |
| Jul 2019 | Bora Aykin | 1,556 | chT-TUR Clubs | A14 |
| Jul 2023 | Zeki Bayram | 1,540 | TUR Cup | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 1,626 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,697 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,591 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caner Ekici's chess games?
32 games by Caner Ekici, from Oct 2015 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 Caner Ekici has played.
What does Caner Ekici play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Caner Ekici opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caner Ekici answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Caner Ekici play as White?
As White, Caner Ekici's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caner Ekici play as Black?
As Black, Caner Ekici most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Caner Ekici's FIDE rating?
Caner Ekici is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Caner Ekici played?
Our database contains 32 games by Caner Ekici, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caner Ekici?
32 games by Caner Ekici 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.