Prepare against Sarp Sahin
CM · Türkiye · World #9,804 classical · FIDE ID 51605066
Our database contains 509 games by Sarp Sahin, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sarp Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarp 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 | 2,173 | 2,234 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,160 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 206 | 65 | 238 | 40.5% |
| As White | 252 | 106 | 35 | 111 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 257 | 100 | 30 | 127 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarp Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarp Sahin's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 53.6% | 49.6% |
| d4 | 78 | 31.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 8.7% | 52.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.4% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.0% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Bf4 (52.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 75 | 58.1% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 45 | 34.9% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.4% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 59.6% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 28 | 31.5% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Sarp Sahin's chess games
All 509 games by Sarp Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 206 wins, 65 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 53 | 23/8/22 | 43.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/3/16 | 44.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jan 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Dec 2024 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 361 | 163.5 | 2,180 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 1,731 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,784 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,142 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 2nd Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarp Sahin's chess games?
509 games by Sarp Sahin, from Oct 2021 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 Sarp Sahin has played.
What does Sarp Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Sarp Sahin opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarp Sahin answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sarp Sahin play as White?
As White, Sarp Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarp Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Sarp Sahin most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Sarp Sahin's FIDE rating?
Sarp Sahin is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Sarp Sahin played?
Our database contains 509 games by Sarp Sahin, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 65 draws, 238 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarp Sahin?
509 games by Sarp 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.