Prepare against Ismail Berk Canli
CM · Türkiye · World #6,802 classical · FIDE ID 51666731
When preparing against Ismail Berk Canli, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.4% over 21 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Ismail Berk Canli, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ismail Berk Canli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismail Berk Canli 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 | 2,231 | 2,234 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,047 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 93 | 21 | 128 | 38.4% |
| As White | 120 | 51 | 10 | 59 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 122 | 42 | 11 | 69 | 34.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 310 rated games against 278 different opponents, across 44 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 199 | 83 | 47 | 69 | 41.7% | 1,677 | 1,698 | 10 |
| Rapid | 39 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 51.3% | 1,889 | 1,952 | 5 |
| Blitz | 47 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 40.4% | 1,841 | 1,815 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 178 | 52 | 38 | 88 | 29.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 68 | 22 | 14 | 65.4% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 44 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2,029 | 2,129 |
| 2025 | 116 | 55 | 20 | 41 | 1,874 | 1,913 |
| 2024 | 102 | 42 | 27 | 33 | 1,761 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 62 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 1,327 | 1,279 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1,138 | 738 |
Where Ismail Berk Canli has played
Türkiye (26) · Serbia (12) · Bulgaria (6) · Greece (2) · Belgium (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismail Berk Canli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismail Berk Canli's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 81.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Canli usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Canli usually continues d4 (23.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Canli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Canli usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Canli usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Canli usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 92.7% | 34.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Ismail Berk Canli's chess games
All 242 games by Ismail Berk Canli in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Nov 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: 93 wins, 21 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,509 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | B30 |
| Oct 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,497 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | — |
| Sep 2026 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,480 | Titled Tue 15th Sep 2026 | C78 |
| Oct 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,462 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | Raven Sturt | 2,459 | 1st 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 64 | 27 | 2,179 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,339 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismail Berk Canli's chess games?
242 games by Ismail Berk Canli, from Feb 2023 to Nov 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 Ismail Berk Canli has played.
What does Ismail Berk Canli play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Ismail Berk Canli opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismail Berk Canli answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ismail Berk Canli play as White?
As White, Ismail Berk Canli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismail Berk Canli play as Black?
As Black, Ismail Berk Canli most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Ismail Berk Canli's FIDE rating?
Ismail Berk Canli is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ismail Berk Canli played?
Our database contains 242 games by Ismail Berk Canli, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 21 draws, 128 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismail Berk Canli?
242 games by Ismail Berk Canli 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.