Prepare against Isik Can
GM · Türkiye · World #229 classical · FIDE ID 6383742
When preparing against Isik Can, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 972 games by Isik Can, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Isik Can's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isik 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 | 2,573 | 2,573 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,450 | 2,450 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,444 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 972 | 431 | 293 | 248 | 44.3% |
| As White | 493 | 259 | 133 | 101 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 479 | 172 | 160 | 147 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isik Can's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isik Can's side.
First moves as White (493 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 472 | 95.7% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.4% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Can usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Can usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Can usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 93 | 39.7% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 82 | 35.0% | 61.6% |
| c5 | 48 | 20.5% | 57.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 61.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 36.4% | 51.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Isik Can's chess games
All 972 games by Isik Can in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 431 wins, 293 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 24/14/17 | 43.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 51 | 22/19/10 | 43.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 43 | 23/13/7 | 53.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 72 | 23/30/19 | 31.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,672 | Saint Louis Masters | A07 |
| Dec 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,663 | ch-EUR qual Online | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,650 | World Rapid 2024 | A06 |
| Dec 2024 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,649 | World Blitz 2024 | B90 |
| Dec 2024 | C Aryan | 2,637 | Saint Louis Masters | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 52 | 33.5 | 2,386 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,528 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,247 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,558 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 19 | 11 | 2,490 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,105 |
| Wch U10 | 2015 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,801 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isik Can's chess games?
972 games by Isik Can, from Apr 2013 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 Isik Can has played.
What does Isik Can play on the first move as White?
Across 493 games with White in our database, Isik Can opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isik Can answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Isik Can play as White?
As White, Isik Can's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (43 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 493 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isik Can play as Black?
As Black, Isik Can most often plays: Slav Defense (72 games, 31.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 479 games.
What is Isik Can's FIDE rating?
Isik Can is currently rated 2,573 in classical chess, 2,450 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,573 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Isik Can played?
Our database contains 972 games by Isik Can, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 431 wins, 293 draws, 248 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isik Can?
972 games by Isik 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.