Prepare against Melih Kaan Can
CM · Türkiye · World #9,309 classical · FIDE ID 6317383
When preparing against Melih Kaan Can, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 741 games by Melih Kaan Can, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melih Kaan Can's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melih Kaan 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 | 2,181 | 2,234 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,078 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,104 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 262 | 94 | 385 | 35.4% |
| As White | 377 | 147 | 48 | 182 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 364 | 115 | 46 | 203 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melih Kaan Can's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melih Kaan Can's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 241 | 63.9% | 46.5% |
| d4 | 108 | 28.6% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.1% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Can usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Can usually continues d4 (38.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Can usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Can usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Can usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 59.1% | 36.5% |
| e5 | 57 | 32.4% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.1% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 65.2% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 35 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.5% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Melih Kaan Can's chess games
All 741 games by Melih Kaan Can in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 262 wins, 94 draws, 385 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 52 | 26/12/14 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 14/3/21 | 36.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/6/22 | 40.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/4/14 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Alexander Motylev | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Oct 2024 | Simen Agdestein | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Sep 2018 | Vahap Sanal | 2,502 | 57th Wch U20 | E91 |
| Apr 2023 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 414 | 144.5 | 2,131 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,087 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 28 | 14 | 2,264 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 19 | 8 | 2,203 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 2,174 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 15 | 9 | 2,077 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| chT-TUR | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melih Kaan Can's chess games?
741 games by Melih Kaan Can, from Jan 2010 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 Melih Kaan Can has played.
What does Melih Kaan Can play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Melih Kaan Can opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melih Kaan Can answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Melih Kaan Can play as White?
As White, Melih Kaan Can's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melih Kaan Can play as Black?
As Black, Melih Kaan Can most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Melih Kaan Can's FIDE rating?
Melih Kaan Can is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Melih Kaan Can played?
Our database contains 741 games by Melih Kaan Can, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 94 draws, 385 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melih Kaan Can?
741 games by Melih Kaan 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.