Prepare against Naz Mercan Fidan
Türkiye · World #85,158 classical · FIDE ID 26322706
When preparing against Naz Mercan Fidan, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Naz Mercan Fidan, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Naz Mercan Fidan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naz Mercan Fidan 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 | 1,773 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,487 | 1,561 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 37.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naz Mercan Fidan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naz Mercan Fidan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 37.5% | 8.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Fidan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Fidan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Fidan usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 8.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Fidan usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Fidan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Fidan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Naz Mercan Fidan's chess games
All 35 games by Naz Mercan Fidan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Aybike Kucuk | 2,004 | Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | G18 | B10 |
| Apr 2026 | Tuana Abak | 1,952 | Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | G18 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Beray Karatiken | 1,875 | Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | E20 |
| Jul 2023 | Oliver Fuertler | 1,805 | 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | B43 |
| Jan 2026 | Ela Mullakutukcu | 1,784 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U16 Girls | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | G18 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,496 |
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 999 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U16 Girls | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,609 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,748 |
| Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,064 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Rating Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naz Mercan Fidan's chess games?
35 games by Naz Mercan Fidan, from Sep 2022 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 Naz Mercan Fidan has played.
What does Naz Mercan Fidan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Naz Mercan Fidan opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naz Mercan Fidan answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Naz Mercan Fidan play as White?
As White, Naz Mercan Fidan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naz Mercan Fidan play as Black?
As Black, Naz Mercan Fidan most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Naz Mercan Fidan's FIDE rating?
Naz Mercan Fidan is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess and 1,487 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Naz Mercan Fidan played?
Our database contains 35 games by Naz Mercan Fidan, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naz Mercan Fidan?
35 games by Naz Mercan Fidan 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.