Prepare against Selman Ercan
NLD · World #21,572 classical · FIDE ID 1059009
Our database contains 51 games by Selman Ercan, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Selman Ercan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selman 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 | 2,044 | 2,117 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 23.1% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selman Ercan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selman Ercan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 32.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 32.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ercan usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ercan usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ercan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Ercan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ercan usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Selman Ercan's chess games
All 51 games by Selman Ercan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Milan Mostertman | 2,226 | 15th WLC Weekender | E10 |
| Jul 2018 | Maximiliaan Kerkvliet | 2,166 | 12th Leiden Open A | D92 |
| Jul 2018 | Jip Damen | 2,145 | 12th Leiden Open A | A37 |
| Sep 2024 | Luka Wink | 2,090 | Hoorn Romero Open | B11 |
| Jul 2024 | Sharma Ambarish | 1,975 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,166 |
| 3rd Spijkenisse Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,607 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,089 |
| Hilversum Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,010 |
| 27th OIBM | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Utrecht OKU Open 48th | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,231 |
| 12th Leiden Open A | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selman Ercan's chess games?
51 games by Selman Ercan, from Jan 2017 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 Selman Ercan has played.
What does Selman Ercan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Selman Ercan opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selman Ercan answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Selman Ercan play as White?
As White, Selman Ercan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selman Ercan play as Black?
As Black, Selman Ercan most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Selman Ercan's FIDE rating?
Selman Ercan is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Selman Ercan played?
Our database contains 51 games by Selman Ercan, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selman Ercan?
51 games by Selman 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.