Prepare against Sarven Cakmak
Türkiye · World #91,068 classical · FIDE ID 6307353
When preparing against Sarven Cakmak, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Sarven Cakmak, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarven Cakmak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarven Cakmak 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 | 1,755 | 2,021 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,907 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,918 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 37.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarven Cakmak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarven Cakmak's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cakmak usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cakmak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Cakmak usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cakmak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Cakmak usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Cakmak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Sarven Cakmak's chess games
All 59 games by Sarven Cakmak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Zehra Topel | 2,231 | chT2-TUR | D15 |
| Jul 2017 | Saso Jankov | 2,028 | 10th Paracin Summer Open B | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Petar R Petrovic | 2,014 | 12th Paracin Summer Open B | C45 |
| Jul 2011 | Ali Ammar Camci | 1,962 | chT2-TUR | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Goran Petrusic | 1,921 | 10th Paracin Summer Open B | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 19 | 10 | 1,734 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,741 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,907 |
| 10th Paracin Summer Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| Istanbul Open B 10th | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1,726 |
| chT2-TUR | 2011 | 3 | 2 | 2,219 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open B | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,002 |
| 9th Istanbul Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarven Cakmak's chess games?
59 games by Sarven Cakmak, from Apr 2007 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 Sarven Cakmak has played.
What does Sarven Cakmak play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sarven Cakmak opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarven Cakmak answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sarven Cakmak play as White?
As White, Sarven Cakmak's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarven Cakmak play as Black?
As Black, Sarven Cakmak most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sarven Cakmak's FIDE rating?
Sarven Cakmak is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sarven Cakmak played?
Our database contains 59 games by Sarven Cakmak, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarven Cakmak?
59 games by Sarven Cakmak 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.