Prepare against Sefa Var
Türkiye · World #52,397 classical · FIDE ID 34519378
When preparing against Sefa Var, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 46 games by Sefa Var, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sefa Var's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sefa Var 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 | 1,884 | 1,935 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,888 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,824 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 43.5% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sefa Var's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sefa Var's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Var usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Var usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Var usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Var usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Var usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Var usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Sefa Var's chess games
All 46 games by Sefa Var in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ataberk Turkmen | 2,022 | TUR Cup | B08 |
| Aug 2026 | Himan Fathi | 1,912 | 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Veli Kayan | 1,881 | 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | B76 |
| Aug 2019 | Nika Khvadagiani | 1,880 | 1st Sivas Open | D48 |
| Aug 2024 | Davood Asgharvand | 1,875 | 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,772 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,756 |
| 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2024 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,166 |
| 5th Mersin Open | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,649 |
| 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,943 |
| 4th Cesme Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,296 |
| 10th Cubuk Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sefa Var's chess games?
46 games by Sefa Var, from Oct 2015 to Sep 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 Sefa Var has played.
What does Sefa Var play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sefa Var opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sefa Var answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Sefa Var play as White?
As White, Sefa Var's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sefa Var play as Black?
As Black, Sefa Var most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sefa Var's FIDE rating?
Sefa Var is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sefa Var played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sefa Var, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sefa Var?
46 games by Sefa Var 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.