Prepare against Cem Sabahi
Türkiye · World #99,655 classical · FIDE ID 6316034
When preparing against Cem Sabahi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 63 games by Cem Sabahi, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cem Sabahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cem 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 | 1,730 | 1,735 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,728 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 7 | 34 | 34.9% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cem Sabahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cem Sabahi's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sabahi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Cem Sabahi's chess games
All 63 games by Cem Sabahi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Senol Sahin | 1,926 | chT2-TUR | A42 |
| May 2026 | Ergin Ciftci | 1,895 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | B40 |
| Jul 2017 | Ugur Demir | 1,774 | chT2-TUR | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Omer Yanikoglu | 1,764 | chT2-TUR | A41 |
| May 2026 | Tuncay Aydin | 1,716 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,541 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,819 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,734 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,699 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| Istanbul Redbull Masters | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
| Adana Ataturk Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cem Sabahi's chess games?
63 games by Cem Sabahi, from Jun 2014 to Aug 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 Cem Sabahi has played.
What does Cem Sabahi play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Cem Sabahi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cem Sabahi answers 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Cem Sabahi play as White?
As White, Cem Sabahi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cem Sabahi play as Black?
As Black, Cem Sabahi most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Cem Sabahi's FIDE rating?
Cem Sabahi is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (May 2026).
How many games has Cem Sabahi played?
Our database contains 63 games by Cem Sabahi, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cem Sabahi?
63 games by Cem Sabahi 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.