Prepare against Efe Can Tepe
CM · Türkiye · World #18,371 classical · FIDE ID 6348297
When preparing against Efe Can Tepe, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 164 games by Efe Can Tepe, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Efe Can Tepe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efe Can Tepe 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 | 2,072 | 2,150 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,050 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 77 | 36 | 51 | 47.0% |
| As White | 84 | 47 | 16 | 21 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efe Can Tepe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efe Can Tepe's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 98.8% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tepe usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tepe usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Tepe usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Tepe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Efe Can Tepe's chess games
All 164 games by Efe Can Tepe in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 77 wins, 36 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Vahap Sanal | 2,407 | Kemer Turkey Cup | B82 |
| Jul 2018 | Nail Bashirli | 2,383 | chT-TUR 1st League | B70 |
| Aug 2022 | Nazmi Can Dogan | 2,277 | chT-TUR 1st League | C76 |
| Jul 2019 | Emir Ozturk | 2,216 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A39 |
| Aug 2022 | Doruk Karaoglan | 2,210 | chT-TUR 1st League | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 31 | 16.5 | 2,168 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,984 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,908 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,969 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,987 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,164 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,001 |
Interactive opening tree from all 164 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efe Can Tepe's chess games?
164 games by Efe Can Tepe, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Efe Can Tepe has played.
What does Efe Can Tepe play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Efe Can Tepe opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efe Can Tepe answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Efe Can Tepe play as White?
As White, Efe Can Tepe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efe Can Tepe play as Black?
As Black, Efe Can Tepe most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Efe Can Tepe's FIDE rating?
Efe Can Tepe is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Efe Can Tepe played?
Our database contains 164 games by Efe Can Tepe, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 36 draws, 51 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efe Can Tepe?
164 games by Efe Can Tepe 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.