Prepare against Ferman Alkan
Türkiye · World #48,395 classical · FIDE ID 34593543
When preparing against Ferman Alkan, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ferman Alkan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferman Alkan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferman Alkan 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 | 1,900 | 1,903 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 25 | 9 | 13 | 53.2% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferman Alkan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferman Alkan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 52.6% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Alkan usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alkan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Alkan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Alkan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Alkan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ferman Alkan's chess games
All 47 games by Ferman Alkan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Ali Kaan Ozcelik | 1,989 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A29 |
| Jul 2019 | Kutay Karatas | 1,846 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B03 |
| Dec 2021 | Hafize Demirtas | 1,795 | TUR Cup | D56 |
| Jul 2018 | Alican Kartalkanat | 1,778 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D03 |
| Jul 2017 | Nevzat Aslan | 1,708 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 26 | 15 | 1,851 |
| TUR Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,633 |
| 8th Ankara Ipek Memorial | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| 4th Cesme Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| 8th Golden Apricot | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferman Alkan's chess games?
47 games by Ferman Alkan, from Oct 2015 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 Ferman Alkan has played.
What does Ferman Alkan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ferman Alkan opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferman Alkan answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ferman Alkan play as White?
As White, Ferman Alkan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferman Alkan play as Black?
As Black, Ferman Alkan most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ferman Alkan's FIDE rating?
Ferman Alkan is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ferman Alkan played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ferman Alkan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferman Alkan?
47 games by Ferman Alkan 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.