Prepare against Handenur Sahin
WCM · Türkiye · World #40,769 classical · FIDE ID 6334865
When preparing against Handenur Sahin, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 383 games by Handenur Sahin, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Handenur Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Handenur Sahin 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 | 1,932 | 2,024 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 383 | 163 | 82 | 137 | 42.6% |
| As White | 191 | 91 | 42 | 58 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 192 | 72 | 40 | 79 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Handenur Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Handenur Sahin's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 64.9% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 67 | 35.1% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sahin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 79.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 20.2% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Handenur Sahin's chess games
All 383 games by Handenur Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 163 wins, 82 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/5/13 | 38.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,491 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Feb 2022 | Miklos Galyas | 2,468 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
| Aug 2017 | Alihan Guseynov | 2,399 | Troya Open 25th | B07 |
| Feb 2022 | Elameir Fathy | 2,300 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksa Petrovic | 2,296 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2024 | 67 | 44.5 | 1,840 |
| chT-TUR | 2014 | 51 | 30 | 1,801 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 44 | 27 | 1,904 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 43 | 19 | 1,920 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 32 | 10.5 | 2,079 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,738 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,891 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Handenur Sahin's chess games?
383 games by Handenur Sahin, from Nov 2009 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 Handenur Sahin has played.
What does Handenur Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Handenur Sahin opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Handenur Sahin answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Handenur Sahin play as White?
As White, Handenur Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (33 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Handenur Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Handenur Sahin most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Handenur Sahin's FIDE rating?
Handenur Sahin is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Handenur Sahin played?
Our database contains 383 games by Handenur Sahin, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 82 draws, 137 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Handenur Sahin?
383 games by Handenur Sahin 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.