Prepare against Deniz Seyhanoglu
CM · Türkiye · World #7,344 classical · FIDE ID 6302572
When preparing against Deniz Seyhanoglu, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 293 games by Deniz Seyhanoglu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deniz Seyhanoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniz Seyhanoglu 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 | 2,218 | 2,252 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,059 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,205 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 127 | 50 | 116 | 43.3% |
| As White | 150 | 65 | 30 | 55 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 143 | 62 | 20 | 61 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniz Seyhanoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniz Seyhanoglu's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 51 | 34.0% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.7% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Seyhanoglu usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Seyhanoglu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Seyhanoglu usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Seyhanoglu usually continues g3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Seyhanoglu usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Seyhanoglu usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 83.3% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 86.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
Deniz Seyhanoglu's chess games
All 293 games by Deniz Seyhanoglu 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: 127 wins, 50 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 50 | 22/10/18 | 44.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Aziz Mert Erdogdu | 2,437 | chT-TUR | E61 |
| Aug 2023 | Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2011 | Yakup Erturan | 2,367 | ch-TUR | B50 |
| Aug 2017 | Shahriyar Rahmanov | 2,327 | 15th Kesan Open | D34 |
| Sep 2023 | Sergio Adan Bermudez | 2,322 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 52 | 20.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,112 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 19 | 4 | 2,036 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 16 | 13 | 2,101 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,077 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,042 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniz Seyhanoglu's chess games?
293 games by Deniz Seyhanoglu, 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 Deniz Seyhanoglu has played.
What does Deniz Seyhanoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Deniz Seyhanoglu opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniz Seyhanoglu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Deniz Seyhanoglu play as White?
As White, Deniz Seyhanoglu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniz Seyhanoglu play as Black?
As Black, Deniz Seyhanoglu most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Deniz Seyhanoglu's FIDE rating?
Deniz Seyhanoglu is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (May 2026).
How many games has Deniz Seyhanoglu played?
Our database contains 293 games by Deniz Seyhanoglu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 50 draws, 116 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniz Seyhanoglu?
293 games by Deniz Seyhanoglu 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.