Prepare against Hilal Ercan
Türkiye · World #79,295 classical · FIDE ID 26350742
When preparing against Hilal Ercan, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Hilal Ercan, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hilal Ercan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hilal Ercan 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 | 1,792 | 1,828 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,543 | 1,543 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 31.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hilal Ercan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hilal Ercan's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Ercan usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Ercan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Ercan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Ercan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ercan usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ercan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Hilal Ercan's chess games
All 45 games by Hilal Ercan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Zeynep Ciftci | 2,153 | chT-TUR 1st League | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Narmin Kazimova | 2,146 | chT-TUR 1st League | B26 |
| Jan 2024 | Ceren Tirpan | 2,025 | ch-TUR U16 | B31 |
| Jul 2024 | Ebru Kaplan | 1,966 | chT-TUR 1st League | A31 |
| Jul 2024 | Cagla Yaren Aslan | 1,890 | chT-TUR 1st League | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 29 | 12.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-TUR w | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,412 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,347 |
| ch-TUR U16 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,884 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hilal Ercan's chess games?
45 games by Hilal Ercan, from May 2019 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 Hilal Ercan has played.
What does Hilal Ercan play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hilal Ercan opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hilal Ercan answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Hilal Ercan play as White?
As White, Hilal Ercan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hilal Ercan play as Black?
As Black, Hilal Ercan most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Hilal Ercan's FIDE rating?
Hilal Ercan is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess and 1,543 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Hilal Ercan played?
Our database contains 45 games by Hilal Ercan, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hilal Ercan?
45 games by Hilal Ercan 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.