Prepare against Ibrahim Samli
Türkiye · World #137,175 classical · FIDE ID 6310184
When preparing against Ibrahim Samli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Ibrahim Samli, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ibrahim Samli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibrahim Samli 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 | 1,627 | 1,812 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 42.5% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibrahim Samli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibrahim Samli's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Samli usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Samli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Samli usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Ibrahim Samli's chess games
All 40 games by Ibrahim Samli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Dogan Heval Reyhan | 2,213 | ch-TUR | C44 |
| Feb 2012 | Ferman Capan | 1,939 | ch-TUR | C11 |
| Feb 2012 | Metin Hatipoglu | 1,845 | ch-TUR | B54 |
| Aug 2019 | Ali Can Sabahi | 1,825 | 1st Sivas Open | B40 |
| Aug 2019 | Atajan Amanmuradow | 1,794 | 1st Sivas Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,603 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,456 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| 9th Cubuk Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,473 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibrahim Samli's chess games?
40 games by Ibrahim Samli, from Jul 2013 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 Ibrahim Samli has played.
What does Ibrahim Samli play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ibrahim Samli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibrahim Samli answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ibrahim Samli play as White?
As White, Ibrahim Samli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibrahim Samli play as Black?
As Black, Ibrahim Samli most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ibrahim Samli's FIDE rating?
Ibrahim Samli is currently rated 1,627 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Ibrahim Samli played?
Our database contains 40 games by Ibrahim Samli, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibrahim Samli?
40 games by Ibrahim Samli 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.