Prepare against Denizcan Berkun
Türkiye · World #16,480 classical · FIDE ID 6304290
Our database contains 80 games by Denizcan Berkun, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denizcan Berkun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denizcan Berkun 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 | 2,090 | 2,127 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,037 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 38 | 15 | 27 | 47.5% |
| As White | 45 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 68.9% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Berkun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Berkun usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Berkun usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Berkun usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Berkun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Berkun usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Denizcan Berkun's chess games
All 80 games by Denizcan Berkun in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 38 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Thies Heinemann | 2,502 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B31 |
| Apr 2021 | Vladislav Nozdrachev | 2,500 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B32 |
| Mar 2021 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,463 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D38 |
| Mar 2021 | Maxim Lavrov | 2,401 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Adrian-Simion Secheres | 2,375 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,141 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,294 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 2,271 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 07 Bursa Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,999 |
| 10th Istanbul Open A | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denizcan Berkun's chess games?
80 games by Denizcan Berkun, from Oct 2005 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 Denizcan Berkun has played.
What does Denizcan Berkun play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Denizcan Berkun opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denizcan Berkun answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Denizcan Berkun play as White?
As White, Denizcan Berkun's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denizcan Berkun play as Black?
As Black, Denizcan Berkun most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Denizcan Berkun's FIDE rating?
Denizcan Berkun is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (May 2019).
How many games has Denizcan Berkun played?
Our database contains 80 games by Denizcan Berkun, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denizcan Berkun?
80 games by Denizcan Berkun 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.