Prepare against Ilhan Can
Türkiye · World #104,318 classical · FIDE ID 6302696
When preparing against Ilhan Can, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 62.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Ilhan Can, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilhan Can's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilhan 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 | 1,702 | 2,034 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 50 | 14 | 48 | 44.6% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 7 | 21 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 24 | 7 | 27 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilhan Can's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilhan Can's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Can usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Can usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Ilhan Can's chess games
All 112 games by Ilhan Can in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 50 wins, 14 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 15/2/7 | 62.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,428 | — | B01 |
| Mar 2004 | Yu A Wang | 2,357 | — | C43 |
| Mar 2004 | Christof Herbrechtsmeier | 2,291 | — | B40 |
| Mar 2004 | Javier Medina Colindres | 2,200 | — | B40 |
| Mar 2004 | Albino Bianchi | 2,187 | — | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-TUR | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,916 |
| Antalya Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,050 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 07 Bursa Open | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,224 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,046 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
| 16th Kesan Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilhan Can's chess games?
112 games by Ilhan Can, from Jul 2003 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 Ilhan Can has played.
What does Ilhan Can play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Ilhan Can opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilhan Can answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ilhan Can play as White?
As White, Ilhan Can's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilhan Can play as Black?
As Black, Ilhan Can most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Ilhan Can's FIDE rating?
Ilhan Can is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ilhan Can played?
Our database contains 112 games by Ilhan Can, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 14 draws, 48 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilhan Can?
112 games by Ilhan 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.