Prepare against Cem Cakan
Türkiye · World #95,667 classical · FIDE ID 6309534
Our database contains 50 games by Cem Cakan, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cem Cakan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cem Cakan 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 | 1,959 | 2,037 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cem Cakan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cem Cakan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cakan usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cakan usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Cakan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cakan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Cem Cakan's chess games
All 50 games by Cem Cakan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Ilja Ozerov | 2,185 | Albena Open A | A03 |
| Jun 2017 | Danylo Shevchenko | 2,150 | Albena Open | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Matan Sheskin | 2,149 | Wch U18 | D14 |
| Jun 2017 | Krasimir Bochev | 2,132 | Albena Open | E91 |
| Jun 2016 | Atanas Tonchev Kolev | 2,116 | Albena Open A | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 16 | 8 | 1,910 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| chT-TUR | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,241 |
| 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| 12th Çeşme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,806 |
| Istanbul Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cem Cakan's chess games?
50 games by Cem Cakan, from Jan 2008 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 Cem Cakan has played.
What does Cem Cakan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Cem Cakan opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cem Cakan answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Cem Cakan play as White?
As White, Cem Cakan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cem Cakan play as Black?
As Black, Cem Cakan most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Cem Cakan's FIDE rating?
Cem Cakan is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Cem Cakan played?
Our database contains 50 games by Cem Cakan, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cem Cakan?
50 games by Cem Cakan 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.