Prepare against Salih Zeydan
Türkiye · World #17,905 classical · FIDE ID 6361722
Our database contains 145 games by Salih Zeydan, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salih Zeydan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salih Zeydan 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 | 2,076 | 2,101 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,059 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 40 | 23 | 82 | 27.6% |
| As White | 70 | 22 | 12 | 36 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 18 | 11 | 46 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salih Zeydan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salih Zeydan's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 95.7% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Zeydan usually continues Nf3 (26.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zeydan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zeydan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zeydan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Zeydan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 91.2% | 38.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 19.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Salih Zeydan's chess games
All 145 games by Salih Zeydan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 40 wins, 23 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Balazs Csonka | 2,498 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Jan 2021 | David Larino Nieto | 2,461 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Nov 2022 | Moksh Amitbhai Doshi | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Feb 2025 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
| Jul 2018 | Demre Kerigan | 2,366 | chT-TUR | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 76 | 20.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 1,965 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| Istanbul Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2017 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| 1st Sant Adria de Besos Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salih Zeydan's chess games?
145 games by Salih Zeydan, from Jul 2011 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 Salih Zeydan has played.
What does Salih Zeydan play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Salih Zeydan opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salih Zeydan answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Salih Zeydan play as White?
As White, Salih Zeydan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salih Zeydan play as Black?
As Black, Salih Zeydan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Salih Zeydan's FIDE rating?
Salih Zeydan is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Salih Zeydan played?
Our database contains 145 games by Salih Zeydan, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 23 draws, 82 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salih Zeydan?
145 games by Salih Zeydan 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.