Prepare against Huseyin Sertbay
Türkiye · World #17,591 classical · FIDE ID 6334180
Our database contains 158 games by Huseyin Sertbay, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Huseyin Sertbay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huseyin Sertbay 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 | 2,079 | 2,171 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,023 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,916 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 45 | 38 | 75 | 28.5% |
| As White | 77 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 81 | 20 | 14 | 47 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huseyin Sertbay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huseyin Sertbay's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 94.8% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sertbay usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sertbay usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Sertbay usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sertbay usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sertbay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sertbay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 31.0% | 26.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
Huseyin Sertbay's chess games
All 158 games by Huseyin Sertbay 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: 45 wins, 38 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Valentin Baidetskyi | 2,475 | chT-TUR 1st League | C55 |
| Dec 2025 | Ashwath Kaushik | 2,345 | Wroclaw Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Viktor Haring | 2,289 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | B13 |
| Mar 2021 | Norbert Zambor | 2,260 | EU-Cup Online Gr-H | A56 |
| Jul 2016 | Jan Banas | 2,259 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 22 | 6.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,883 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,817 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,789 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-H | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| 1st Paracin Petrus | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huseyin Sertbay's chess games?
158 games by Huseyin Sertbay, 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 Huseyin Sertbay has played.
What does Huseyin Sertbay play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Huseyin Sertbay opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huseyin Sertbay answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Huseyin Sertbay play as White?
As White, Huseyin Sertbay's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huseyin Sertbay play as Black?
As Black, Huseyin Sertbay most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Huseyin Sertbay's FIDE rating?
Huseyin Sertbay is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Huseyin Sertbay played?
Our database contains 158 games by Huseyin Sertbay, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 38 draws, 75 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huseyin Sertbay?
158 games by Huseyin Sertbay 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.