Prepare against Umit Akcan
Türkiye · World #44,438 classical · FIDE ID 6301371
When preparing against Umit Akcan, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 119 games by Umit Akcan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Umit Akcan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umit Akcan 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 | 1,916 | 2,187 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,050 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 33.6% |
| As White | 59 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umit Akcan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umit Akcan's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 83.1% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Akcan usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Akcan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Akcan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Akcan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Akcan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Akcan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 90.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
Umit Akcan's chess games
All 119 games by Umit Akcan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 40 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Ali Emre Karadeniz | 2,332 | Izmir Open | C46 |
| Aug 2006 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,324 | 5th Izmir Open | B28 |
| Aug 2006 | Zeinab Mamedjarova | 2,318 | 5th Izmir Open | C47 |
| Jun 2003 | Yakup Bayram | 2,296 | 4th ch-EU | D36 |
| Oct 2007 | Sven Bakker | 2,244 | 23rd EU-Cup | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,026 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 14 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 4 | 2,233 |
| Izmir Open | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,397 |
| 5th Izmir Open | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,323 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Izmir | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,319 |
| Izmir GP Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,448 |
Interactive opening tree from all 119 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umit Akcan's chess games?
119 games by Umit Akcan, from Apr 2003 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 Umit Akcan has played.
What does Umit Akcan play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Umit Akcan opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umit Akcan answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Umit Akcan play as White?
As White, Umit Akcan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umit Akcan play as Black?
As Black, Umit Akcan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Umit Akcan's FIDE rating?
Umit Akcan is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Umit Akcan played?
Our database contains 119 games by Umit Akcan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 40 draws, 39 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umit Akcan?
119 games by Umit Akcan 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.