Prepare against Emre Can
GM · Türkiye · World #423 classical · FIDE ID 6302181
Our database contains 1,743 games by Emre Can, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emre Can's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emre Can 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 | 2,526 | 2,606 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,499 | 2,547 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,468 | 2,502 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,743 | 740 | 601 | 402 | 42.5% |
| As White | 891 | 433 | 299 | 159 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 852 | 307 | 302 | 243 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emre Can's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emre Can's side.
First moves as White (891 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 425 | 47.7% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 377 | 42.3% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 8.4% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.5% | 69.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Can usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Can usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Can usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (382 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 300 | 78.5% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 40 | 10.5% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 18 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 13 | 3.4% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 199 | 62.2% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 71 | 22.2% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 35 | 10.9% | 65.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Emre Can's chess games
All 1,743 games by Emre Can in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 740 wins, 601 draws, 402 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 82 | 35/38/9 | 42.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 69 | 30/26/13 | 43.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 69 | 32/22/15 | 46.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 21/11/8 | 52.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/15/5 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 71 | 27/27/17 | 38.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 36/13/16 | 55.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 17/31/17 | 26.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 55 | 17/21/17 | 30.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 42 | 15/16/11 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 39 | 13/11/15 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 10/9/14 | 30.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 6/7/14 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,754 | Titled Tue Early | B91 |
| Oct 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,721 | 37th EU-Cup | E04 |
| Apr 2018 | Bassem Amin | 2,700 | 20th Dubai Open | E74 |
| Mar 2022 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,687 | 22nd ch-EU | B23 |
| Jun 2012 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,673 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 155 | 96.5 | 2,510 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 120 | 76.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 79 | 51.5 | 2,348 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 37 | 26.5 | 2,584 |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 36 | 19 | 2,357 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,499 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,617 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,396 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kivanc Haznedaroglu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emre Can's chess games?
1,743 games by Emre Can, from Apr 2003 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 Emre Can has played.
What does Emre Can play on the first move as White?
Across 891 games with White in our database, Emre Can opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emre Can answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Emre Can play as White?
As White, Emre Can's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (82 games, 42.7% win rate); Slav Defense (69 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (69 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 891 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emre Can play as Black?
As Black, Emre Can most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 38.0% win rate); Modern Defense (65 games, 55.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 26.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 852 games.
What is Emre Can's FIDE rating?
Emre Can is currently rated 2,526 in classical chess, 2,499 in rapid and 2,468 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,606 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Emre Can played?
Our database contains 1,743 games by Emre Can, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 740 wins, 601 draws, 402 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emre Can?
1,743 games by Emre Can 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.