Prepare against Kaan Muhammed Ekici
Türkiye · World #63,035 classical · FIDE ID 6319947
When preparing against Kaan Muhammed Ekici, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 35 games by Kaan Muhammed Ekici, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Muhammed Ekici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Muhammed Ekici 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 | 1,845 | 1,858 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 45.7% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Muhammed Ekici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Muhammed Ekici's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ekici usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Ekici usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Ekici usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ekici usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ekici usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ekici usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Kaan Muhammed Ekici's chess games
All 35 games by Kaan Muhammed Ekici in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Salih Ucucu | 1,819 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C60 |
| Jul 2019 | Mustafa Kavukcu | 1,767 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D11 |
| Feb 2012 | Ekrem Izi | 1,759 | ch-TUR | B21 |
| Jul 2017 | Ali Ozen | 1,705 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D77 |
| Jul 2019 | Erkan Turan | 1,652 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| Antalya Open | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,685 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Muhammed Ekici's chess games?
35 games by Kaan Muhammed Ekici, from Jan 2012 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 Kaan Muhammed Ekici has played.
What does Kaan Muhammed Ekici play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kaan Muhammed Ekici opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Muhammed Ekici answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Kaan Muhammed Ekici play as White?
As White, Kaan Muhammed Ekici's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Muhammed Ekici play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Muhammed Ekici most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kaan Muhammed Ekici's FIDE rating?
Kaan Muhammed Ekici is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Kaan Muhammed Ekici played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kaan Muhammed Ekici, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Muhammed Ekici?
35 games by Kaan Muhammed Ekici 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.