Prepare against Erhan Kaban
Türkiye · World #58,012 classical · FIDE ID 6330231
Our database contains 58 games by Erhan Kaban, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erhan Kaban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erhan Kaban 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 | 1,863 | 2,020 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 26 | 15 | 17 | 44.8% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erhan Kaban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erhan Kaban's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 58.6% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Kaban usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kaban usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kaban usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kaban usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kaban usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kaban usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Erhan Kaban's chess games
All 58 games by Erhan Kaban in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D67 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Hasan Bayik | 2,042 | chT2-TUR | A07 |
| Feb 2008 | Emre Kelebek | 1,952 | ch-TUR Open | B92 |
| Jul 2018 | Murat Yanik | 1,900 | chT2-TUR | B08 |
| Feb 2008 | Diyap Buyukasik | 1,888 | ch-TUR Open | D67 |
| Feb 2008 | Sunay Gunes | 1,829 | ch-TUR Open | E33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,937 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,857 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,719 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,156 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erhan Kaban's chess games?
58 games by Erhan Kaban, from Apr 2009 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 Erhan Kaban has played.
What does Erhan Kaban play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Erhan Kaban opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erhan Kaban answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Erhan Kaban play as White?
As White, Erhan Kaban's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erhan Kaban play as Black?
As Black, Erhan Kaban most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Erhan Kaban's FIDE rating?
Erhan Kaban is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Erhan Kaban played?
Our database contains 58 games by Erhan Kaban, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erhan Kaban?
58 games by Erhan Kaban 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.