Prepare against Bora Sahin
Türkiye · World #67,871 classical · FIDE ID 51680491
When preparing against Bora Sahin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Bora Sahin, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bora Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bora Sahin 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 | 1,829 | 1,855 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,861 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,726 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36.7% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bora Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bora Sahin's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Bora Sahin's chess games
All 30 games by Bora Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Mircea-Andrei Cazan | 1,967 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B07 |
| Jun 2024 | Lucas Zheng | 1,616 | ch-EU Schools U09 | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Murray Liu | 1,615 | ch-EU Schools U09 | B26 |
| Jan 2026 | Cagan Tugra Sozel | 1,600 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U10 Open | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Berat Akbali | 1,562 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U10 Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-EU Schools U09 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,612 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U10 Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,645 |
| chT-TUR U12 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,212 |
| 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bora Sahin's chess games?
30 games by Bora Sahin, from Jul 2023 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 Bora Sahin has played.
What does Bora Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bora Sahin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bora Sahin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bora Sahin play as White?
As White, Bora Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bora Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Bora Sahin most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Bora Sahin's FIDE rating?
Bora Sahin is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Bora Sahin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Bora Sahin, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bora Sahin?
30 games by Bora Sahin 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.