Prepare against Mehmet Fahri Ercan
Türkiye · World #79,365 classical · FIDE ID 6301525
When preparing against Mehmet Fahri Ercan, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 116 games by Mehmet Fahri Ercan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mehmet Fahri Ercan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehmet Fahri Ercan 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 | 1,791 | 2,147 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,998 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,998 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 51 | 14 | 51 | 44.0% |
| As White | 57 | 25 | 7 | 25 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 26 | 7 | 26 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehmet Fahri Ercan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehmet Fahri Ercan's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 40.4% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ercan usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ercan usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Ercan usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ercan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ercan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ercan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 60.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Mehmet Fahri Ercan's chess games
All 116 games by Mehmet Fahri Ercan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 14 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Baris Esen | 2,263 | ch-TUR | A45 |
| Mar 2004 | Aydin Duman | 2,245 | ch-TUR | E94 |
| Nov 2003 | Miquel Fabre Massana | 2,159 | Benidorm Bali Open A | B99 |
| Nov 2003 | Fabien Guez | 2,158 | Benidorm Bali Open A | D34 |
| Feb 2002 | Ognjan Antonov | 2,138 | Antalya Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 19 | 11 | 2,206 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,035 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,579 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,651 |
| chT2-TUR | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,914 |
| Antalya Open | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehmet Fahri Ercan's chess games?
116 games by Mehmet Fahri Ercan, from Apr 2003 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 Mehmet Fahri Ercan has played.
What does Mehmet Fahri Ercan play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Mehmet Fahri Ercan opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehmet Fahri Ercan answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mehmet Fahri Ercan play as White?
As White, Mehmet Fahri Ercan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehmet Fahri Ercan play as Black?
As Black, Mehmet Fahri Ercan most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Mehmet Fahri Ercan's FIDE rating?
Mehmet Fahri Ercan is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Mehmet Fahri Ercan played?
Our database contains 116 games by Mehmet Fahri Ercan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 14 draws, 51 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehmet Fahri Ercan?
116 games by Mehmet Fahri Ercan 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.