Prepare against Kaan Selvi
Türkiye · World #42,923 classical · FIDE ID 6397972
Our database contains 71 games by Kaan Selvi, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Selvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Selvi 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 | 1,922 | 2,015 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 34 | 14 | 23 | 47.9% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Selvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Selvi's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 72.2% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Selvi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Selvi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Selvi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Selvi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Selvi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Selvi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Kaan Selvi's chess games
All 71 games by Kaan Selvi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Emir Gulbeyaz | 2,212 | ch-TUR Youth | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Serkan Yeke | 2,117 | TUR Cup | B38 |
| Feb 2019 | Ahmet Ata Caglar | 2,093 | TUR Cup | B32 |
| Jan 2020 | Adil Feridun Oney | 2,041 | TUR Cup | B12 |
| Feb 2019 | Yagiz Gallevci | 2,034 | TUR Cup | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 38 | 25 | 1,851 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,857 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,701 |
| ch-TUR Youth | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,812 |
| 17th Izmir Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,706 |
| 5th Cesme Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,099 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Selvi's chess games?
71 games by Kaan Selvi, from Sep 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 Kaan Selvi has played.
What does Kaan Selvi play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Kaan Selvi opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Selvi answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Kaan Selvi play as White?
As White, Kaan Selvi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Selvi play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Selvi most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Kaan Selvi's FIDE rating?
Kaan Selvi is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Kaan Selvi played?
Our database contains 71 games by Kaan Selvi, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Selvi?
71 games by Kaan Selvi 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.