Prepare against Ilhan Serhat Salman
Türkiye · World #17,730 classical · FIDE ID 6361579
When preparing against Ilhan Serhat Salman, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (25%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 41.4% over 29 games.
Our database contains 362 games by Ilhan Serhat Salman, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilhan Serhat Salman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilhan Serhat Salman 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 | 2,078 | 2,092 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,975 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 151 | 52 | 159 | 41.7% |
| As White | 184 | 81 | 32 | 71 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 178 | 70 | 20 | 88 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilhan Serhat Salman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilhan Serhat Salman's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 53.3% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 15.8% | 58.6% |
| b3 | 18 | 9.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 9.8% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salman usually continues Bg5 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Salman usually continues Bg5 (60.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Salman usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Salman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 43.3% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 31.3% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 25.0% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.7% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| b5 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| Na6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Ilhan Serhat Salman's chess games
All 362 games by Ilhan Serhat Salman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 151 wins, 52 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 12/1/16 | 41.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomas Kraus | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | D55 |
| Dec 2024 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Apr 2025 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 304 | 142 | 2,222 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,842 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,150 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,612 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,983 |
| 18th Izmir Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,115 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilhan Serhat Salman's chess games?
362 games by Ilhan Serhat Salman, from Oct 2012 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 Ilhan Serhat Salman has played.
What does Ilhan Serhat Salman play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Ilhan Serhat Salman opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilhan Serhat Salman answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ilhan Serhat Salman play as White?
As White, Ilhan Serhat Salman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilhan Serhat Salman play as Black?
As Black, Ilhan Serhat Salman most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Ilhan Serhat Salman's FIDE rating?
Ilhan Serhat Salman is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ilhan Serhat Salman played?
Our database contains 362 games by Ilhan Serhat Salman, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 52 draws, 159 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilhan Serhat Salman?
362 games by Ilhan Serhat Salman 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.