Prepare against Defne Senkal
Türkiye · World #63,118 classical · FIDE ID 44537883
When preparing against Defne Senkal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Defne Senkal, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Defne Senkal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Defne Senkal 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 | 1,845 | 1,846 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,608 | 1,608 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,608 | 1,608 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 7 | 27 | 39.3% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Defne Senkal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Defne Senkal's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Senkal usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Senkal usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Senkal usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Defne Senkal's chess games
All 56 games by Defne Senkal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hena Karadas | 1,942 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | B00 |
| Mar 2022 | Tuba Gur | 1,750 | ch-TUR w | B32 |
| Jul 2024 | Nimet Seray Ilkbahar | 1,713 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B26 |
| Jul 2024 | Fidan Cicek | 1,699 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B75 |
| Jun 2020 | Zainab Asif Abdulah Al-Fayyadh | 1,631 | Djerba Online w | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 1,427 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-TUR w | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,572 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,322 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,410 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Defne Senkal's chess games?
56 games by Defne Senkal, from Jul 2018 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 Defne Senkal has played.
What does Defne Senkal play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Defne Senkal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Defne Senkal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Defne Senkal play as White?
As White, Defne Senkal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Defne Senkal play as Black?
As Black, Defne Senkal most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Defne Senkal's FIDE rating?
Defne Senkal is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,608 in rapid and 1,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Defne Senkal played?
Our database contains 56 games by Defne Senkal, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Defne Senkal?
56 games by Defne Senkal 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.