Prepare against Kaan Kanli
Türkiye · World #8,592 classical · FIDE ID 6309836
Our database contains 82 games by Kaan Kanli, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Kanli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Kanli 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 | 2,194 | 2,194 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,119 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,111 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 31 | 13 | 38 | 37.8% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Kanli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Kanli's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kanli usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kanli usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kanli usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kaan Kanli's chess games
All 82 games by Kaan Kanli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 31 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,489 | chT-TUR | B07 |
| Dec 2022 | Ezra Kirk | 2,432 | ch-EU Rapid | C03 |
| Dec 2022 | Jonasz Baum | 2,420 | ch-EU Blitz | C07 |
| Aug 2026 | Deniz Dirikolu | 2,390 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Diyap Buyukasik | 2,275 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 31 | 17 | 2,055 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,742 |
| 7th World U16 ol | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,333 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 2,119 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,179 |
| 18th BPB Limburg Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Kanli's chess games?
82 games by Kaan Kanli, from Jan 2007 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 Kaan Kanli has played.
What does Kaan Kanli play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Kaan Kanli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Kanli answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kaan Kanli play as White?
As White, Kaan Kanli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Kanli play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Kanli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Kaan Kanli's FIDE rating?
Kaan Kanli is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kaan Kanli played?
Our database contains 82 games by Kaan Kanli, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Kanli?
82 games by Kaan Kanli 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.