Prepare against Selami Gozubuyukoglu
Türkiye · World #88,348 classical · FIDE ID 6318053
When preparing against Selami Gozubuyukoglu, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 179 games by Selami Gozubuyukoglu, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Selami Gozubuyukoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selami Gozubuyukoglu 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 | 1,763 | 1,988 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 88 | 16 | 75 | 49.2% |
| As White | 89 | 44 | 11 | 34 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 44 | 5 | 41 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selami Gozubuyukoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selami Gozubuyukoglu's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 60.7% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 33.7% | 48.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gozubuyukoglu usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gozubuyukoglu usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Gozubuyukoglu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gozubuyukoglu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gozubuyukoglu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Gozubuyukoglu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 61.2% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.4% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Selami Gozubuyukoglu's chess games
All 179 games by Selami Gozubuyukoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 88 wins, 16 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Aryan Gholami | 2,187 | Gebze Open | B21 |
| Feb 2008 | Kadri Yavuz Kemaloglu | 2,085 | ch-TUR Open | B33 |
| Feb 2018 | Arda Caberoglu | 2,077 | TUR Cup | B51 |
| Feb 2017 | Tufan Can Uzuner | 2,069 | TUR Cup | E12 |
| Oct 2016 | Emre Tinarlioglu | 1,997 | 1st Mersin Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 44 | 24.5 | 1,783 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 31 | 17 | 1,885 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 12 | 1,779 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 1,883 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,889 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,961 |
| 1st Mersin Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selami Gozubuyukoglu's chess games?
179 games by Selami Gozubuyukoglu, from Jan 2008 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 Selami Gozubuyukoglu has played.
What does Selami Gozubuyukoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Selami Gozubuyukoglu opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selami Gozubuyukoglu answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Selami Gozubuyukoglu play as White?
As White, Selami Gozubuyukoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selami Gozubuyukoglu play as Black?
As Black, Selami Gozubuyukoglu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Selami Gozubuyukoglu's FIDE rating?
Selami Gozubuyukoglu is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Selami Gozubuyukoglu played?
Our database contains 179 games by Selami Gozubuyukoglu, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 16 draws, 75 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selami Gozubuyukoglu?
179 games by Selami Gozubuyukoglu 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.