Prepare against Selim Citak
IM · Türkiye · World #4,438 classical · FIDE ID 6301819
Our database contains 794 games by Selim Citak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Selim Citak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selim Citak 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 | 2,290 | 2,416 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,364 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,264 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 794 | 221 | 371 | 202 | 27.8% |
| As White | 397 | 141 | 174 | 82 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 397 | 80 | 197 | 120 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selim Citak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selim Citak's side.
First moves as White (397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 308 | 77.6% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 82 | 20.7% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Citak usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Citak usually continues c4 (57.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Citak usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Citak usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Citak usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Citak usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 114 | 65.9% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 53 | 30.6% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 62.2% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 44 | 37.0% | 33.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Selim Citak's chess games
All 794 games by Selim Citak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 221 wins, 371 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 17/20/13 | 34.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 43 | 17/21/5 | 39.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/17/8 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 7/19/18 | 15.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 0/13/12 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 4/15/6 | 16.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 1/12/8 | 4.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/11/1 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,572 | chT-TUR | E39 |
| Jul 2010 | Giorgi Margvelashvili | 2,529 | chT-TUR | A40 |
| Jul 2008 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,524 | chT-TUR | E13 |
| Sep 2005 | Nikola Djukic | 2,521 | 21st EU-Cup | E97 |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,501 | 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 92 | 46 | 2,345 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,251 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2022 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,429 |
| Izmir Open | 2009 | 20 | 11 | 2,402 |
| Istanbul Open | 2022 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,148 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 14 | 6 | 2,341 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selim Citak's chess games?
794 games by Selim Citak, from Apr 2003 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 Selim Citak has played.
What does Selim Citak play on the first move as White?
Across 397 games with White in our database, Selim Citak opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selim Citak answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Selim Citak play as White?
As White, Selim Citak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (50 games, 34.0% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 397 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selim Citak play as Black?
As Black, Selim Citak most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 15.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (25 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Selim Citak's FIDE rating?
Selim Citak is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Selim Citak played?
Our database contains 794 games by Selim Citak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 371 draws, 202 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selim Citak?
794 games by Selim Citak 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.