Prepare against Baris Cinar Sahbudak
CM · Türkiye · World #4,388 classical · FIDE ID 26351633
When preparing against Baris Cinar Sahbudak, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 546 games by Baris Cinar Sahbudak, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Baris Cinar Sahbudak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baris Cinar Sahbudak 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 | 2,292 | 2,292 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,073 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,072 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 211 | 44 | 291 | 38.6% |
| As White | 270 | 105 | 26 | 139 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 276 | 106 | 18 | 152 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baris Cinar Sahbudak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baris Cinar Sahbudak's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 98.9% | 44.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 44.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sahbudak usually continues Nc3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sahbudak usually continues Nc3 (49.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sahbudak usually continues d4 (45.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Sahbudak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 98.4% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 97.4% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Baris Cinar Sahbudak's chess games
All 546 games by Baris Cinar Sahbudak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 211 wins, 44 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 84 | 35/5/44 | 41.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 37 | 18/3/16 | 48.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 23/3/18 | 52.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 17/2/15 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,622 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Dardha | 2,601 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,560 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,536 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Emin Ohanyan | 2,517 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 232 | 92 | 2,225 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 87 | 33.5 | 2,229 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,387 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,178 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,097 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,396 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,976 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baris Cinar Sahbudak's chess games?
546 games by Baris Cinar Sahbudak, from Sep 2021 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 Baris Cinar Sahbudak has played.
What does Baris Cinar Sahbudak play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Baris Cinar Sahbudak opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baris Cinar Sahbudak answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Baris Cinar Sahbudak play as White?
As White, Baris Cinar Sahbudak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (84 games, 41.7% win rate); Vienna Game (37 games, 48.6% win rate); French Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baris Cinar Sahbudak play as Black?
As Black, Baris Cinar Sahbudak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Baris Cinar Sahbudak's FIDE rating?
Baris Cinar Sahbudak is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Baris Cinar Sahbudak played?
Our database contains 546 games by Baris Cinar Sahbudak, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 44 draws, 291 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baris Cinar Sahbudak?
546 games by Baris Cinar Sahbudak 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.