Prepare against Aytug Celal Salci
CM · Türkiye · World #9,693 classical · FIDE ID 26321467
When preparing against Aytug Celal Salci, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 386 games by Aytug Celal Salci, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aytug Celal Salci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aytug Celal Salci 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 | 2,176 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,094 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 159 | 43 | 184 | 41.2% |
| As White | 189 | 82 | 26 | 81 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 197 | 77 | 17 | 103 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aytug Celal Salci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aytug Celal Salci's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 36.0% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 67 | 35.4% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 31 | 16.4% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 9.5% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salci usually continues g3 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Salci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Salci usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Salci usually continues c3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Salci usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Salci usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 59.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 19.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.4% | 64.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 50.7% | 36.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 19.4% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 14.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.0% | 66.7% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Aytug Celal Salci's chess games
All 386 games by Aytug Celal Salci in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 159 wins, 43 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 13/0/18 | 41.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,685 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | C44 |
| Jun 2026 | Aryan Tari | 2,641 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C44 |
| Mar 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,624 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Pouya Idani | 2,602 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 119 | 55.5 | 2,291 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 68 | 28.5 | 2,222 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 56 | 25 | 2,281 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,332 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,038 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aytug Celal Salci's chess games?
386 games by Aytug Celal Salci, from Feb 2022 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 Aytug Celal Salci has played.
What does Aytug Celal Salci play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Aytug Celal Salci opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aytug Celal Salci answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Aytug Celal Salci play as White?
As White, Aytug Celal Salci's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aytug Celal Salci play as Black?
As Black, Aytug Celal Salci most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Aytug Celal Salci's FIDE rating?
Aytug Celal Salci is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aytug Celal Salci played?
Our database contains 386 games by Aytug Celal Salci, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 43 draws, 184 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aytug Celal Salci?
386 games by Aytug Celal Salci 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.