Prepare against Kutay Sakmak
CM · Türkiye · World #7,647 classical · FIDE ID 44581939
Our database contains 220 games by Kutay Sakmak, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kutay Sakmak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kutay Sakmak 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 | 2,212 | 2,212 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,993 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 92 | 34 | 94 | 41.8% |
| As White | 110 | 54 | 18 | 38 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 110 | 38 | 16 | 56 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kutay Sakmak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kutay Sakmak's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 92.7% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sakmak usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sakmak usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Sakmak usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sakmak usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sakmak usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Sakmak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 70.2% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 23.4% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Kutay Sakmak's chess games
All 220 games by Kutay Sakmak in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 92 wins, 34 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | 2,672 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
| May 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,597 | Titled Tue Late | B94 |
| May 2025 | Nikita Meshkovs | 2,539 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,512 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 41 | 2,298 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,986 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,693 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| RUDAR 42 IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kutay Sakmak's chess games?
220 games by Kutay Sakmak, from Feb 2018 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 Kutay Sakmak has played.
What does Kutay Sakmak play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Kutay Sakmak opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kutay Sakmak answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kutay Sakmak play as White?
As White, Kutay Sakmak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Four Knights Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kutay Sakmak play as Black?
As Black, Kutay Sakmak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Kutay Sakmak's FIDE rating?
Kutay Sakmak is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kutay Sakmak played?
Our database contains 220 games by Kutay Sakmak, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 34 draws, 94 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kutay Sakmak?
220 games by Kutay Sakmak 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.