Prepare against Ali Can Sabahi
Türkiye · World #73,169 classical · FIDE ID 6306950
Our database contains 123 games by Ali Can Sabahi, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Can Sabahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Can Sabahi 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 | 1,811 | 2,049 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 46 | 16 | 61 | 37.4% |
| As White | 62 | 25 | 10 | 27 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 6 | 34 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Can Sabahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Can Sabahi's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 72.6% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.5% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 76.3% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ali Can Sabahi's chess games
All 123 games by Ali Can Sabahi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Jul 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: 46 wins, 16 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Yasin Emrah Yagiz | 2,283 | ch-TUR Open | C45 |
| Jan 2012 | Onur Kinsiz | 2,213 | ch-TUR | B40 |
| Jan 2018 | Ataberk Eren | 2,165 | TUR Cup | B91 |
| Jul 2017 | Nedim Yapar | 2,146 | chT2-TUR | B80 |
| Jan 2018 | Halil Ozgun Kerem | 2,132 | TUR Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 26 | 8.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,996 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,000 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,817 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,099 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Can Sabahi's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 123 of Ali Can Sabahi's games from Apr 2007 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Ali Can Sabahi has played.
What does Ali Can Sabahi play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ali Can Sabahi opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Can Sabahi answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ali Can Sabahi play as White?
As White, Ali Can Sabahi's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Can Sabahi play as Black?
As Black, Ali Can Sabahi most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Ali Can Sabahi's FIDE rating?
Ali Can Sabahi is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Ali Can Sabahi played?
Our database contains 123 games by Ali Can Sabahi, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 16 draws, 61 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Can Sabahi?
Open Ali Can Sabahi's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 123 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.