Prepare against Defne Sade
WCM · Türkiye · World #68,045 classical · FIDE ID 6371884
When preparing against Defne Sade, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 278 games by Defne Sade, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Defne Sade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Defne Sade 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 | 1,828 | 2,013 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 113 | 65 | 100 | 40.6% |
| As White | 137 | 61 | 30 | 46 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 141 | 52 | 35 | 54 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Defne Sade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Defne Sade's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sade usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sade usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sade usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 98.7% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Defne Sade's chess games
All 278 games by Defne Sade in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 113 wins, 65 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Danylo Shkuran | 2,368 | Suleymanpasa Rodostosah w | A07 |
| Mar 2019 | Kubra Ozturk Orenli | 2,344 | ch-TUR w | D10 |
| Dec 2018 | Nejc Amon | 2,257 | World ol U16 | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | Viktoria Chernyak | 2,252 | 20th EU-ch w | B29 |
| Feb 2019 | Jovana Eric | 2,222 | Suleymanpasa Rodostosah w | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2020 | 37 | 22.5 | 1,755 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 32 | 20 | 1,789 |
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 30 | 12 | 1,791 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,975 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,879 |
| 36th Wch U20 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,936 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,453 |
| 20th EU-ch w | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Defne Sade's chess games?
278 games by Defne Sade, from Oct 2012 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 Defne Sade has played.
What does Defne Sade play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Defne Sade opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Defne Sade answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Defne Sade play as White?
As White, Defne Sade's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Defne Sade play as Black?
As Black, Defne Sade most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Defne Sade's FIDE rating?
Defne Sade is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Defne Sade played?
Our database contains 278 games by Defne Sade, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 65 draws, 100 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Defne Sade?
278 games by Defne Sade 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.