Prepare against Kerem Sahin
Türkiye · World #53,847 classical · FIDE ID 525034170
When preparing against Kerem Sahin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games).
Our database contains 33 games by Kerem Sahin, covering Aug 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kerem Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kerem 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 | 1,880 | 1,880 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 63.6% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 64.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 98 rated games against 97 different opponents, across 11 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 86 | 34 | 16 | 36 | 39.5% | 1,753 | 1,733 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 2,309 | 1,909 | 0 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 52 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 28.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 60.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 11 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 34 | 12 | 24 | 1,770 | 1,789 |
| 2025 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 1,694 | 1,644 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kerem Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kerem Sahin's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 73.3% |
Kerem Sahin's chess games
All 33 games by Kerem Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2025 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yusuf Alp Aksu | 1,945 | 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Ahmet Asim Once | 1,945 | 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Minh Thuc Le Doan | 1,866 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | D25 |
| Jun 2026 | Michal Cagan | 1,866 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Sertan Nazli | 1,823 | 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,836 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U9 Open | 2026 | 11 | 10 | 1,947 |
| 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,058 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,826 |
| Istanbul Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kerem Sahin's chess games?
33 games by Kerem Sahin, from Aug 2025 to Nov 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 Kerem Sahin has played.
What does Kerem Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kerem Sahin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kerem Sahin answers 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kerem Sahin play as White?
As White, Kerem Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kerem Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Kerem Sahin most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kerem Sahin's FIDE rating?
Kerem Sahin is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Kerem Sahin played?
Our database contains 33 games by Kerem Sahin, covering Aug 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses (63.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kerem Sahin?
33 games by Kerem 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.