Prepare against Emrah Sitki Saglam
Türkiye · World #86,277 classical · FIDE ID 6330320
When preparing against Emrah Sitki Saglam, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 75 games by Emrah Sitki Saglam, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emrah Sitki Saglam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emrah Sitki Saglam 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 | 1,770 | 1,770 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 17 | 38 | 26.7% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emrah Sitki Saglam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emrah Sitki Saglam's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 54.3% | 34.2% |
| e4 | 16 | 45.7% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Saglam usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Saglam usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Saglam usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Saglam usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Saglam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Saglam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Emrah Sitki Saglam's chess games
All 75 games by Emrah Sitki Saglam in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Jul 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 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% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Miroslav Pantic | 2,035 | Novi Sad-Turkey GpB | B50 |
| Aug 2018 | Miodrag Drazic | 1,953 | Novi Sad-Turkey GpB | B01 |
| Oct 2011 | Mehmet Halil Eremkere | 1,946 | ch-World Amateur | B95 |
| Jan 2020 | Emre Erdal | 1,833 | TUR Cup | B12 |
| Oct 2011 | Karin Silvana Bayona | 1,802 | ch-World Amateur | D92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 27 | 10 | 1,649 |
| Novi Sad-Turkey GpB | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,878 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,722 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,557 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emrah Sitki Saglam's chess games?
75 games by Emrah Sitki Saglam, from Oct 2008 to Jul 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 Emrah Sitki Saglam has played.
What does Emrah Sitki Saglam play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Emrah Sitki Saglam opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emrah Sitki Saglam answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Emrah Sitki Saglam play as White?
As White, Emrah Sitki Saglam's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emrah Sitki Saglam play as Black?
As Black, Emrah Sitki Saglam most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Emrah Sitki Saglam's FIDE rating?
Emrah Sitki Saglam is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emrah Sitki Saglam played?
Our database contains 75 games by Emrah Sitki Saglam, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emrah Sitki Saglam?
75 games by Emrah Sitki Saglam 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.