Prepare against Selen Sop Kanli
Türkiye · World #45,004 classical · FIDE ID 6300278
When preparing against Selen Sop Kanli, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Selen Sop Kanli, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Selen Sop Kanli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selen Sop Kanli 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 | 1,914 | 2,042 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,976 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 2,028 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 99 | 43 | 79 | 44.8% |
| As White | 114 | 55 | 22 | 37 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 44 | 21 | 42 | 41.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 652 rated games against 474 different opponents, across 71 events in 17 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 514 | 253 | 100 | 161 | 49.2% | 1,938 | 1,945 | 23 |
| Rapid | 50 | 24 | 2 | 24 | 48.0% | 1,942 | 1,921 | 4 |
| Blitz | 45 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 44.4% | 1,898 | 1,820 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 213 | 40 | 30 | 143 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 272 | 161 | 58 | 53 | 59.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 8 vs WGM · 10 vs WIM · 15 vs WFM · 29 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 50 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1,926 | 1,884 |
| 2025 | 48 | 20 | 7 | 21 | 1,926 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1,860 | 1,896 |
| 2023 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 1,899 | 1,794 |
| 2022 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1,738 | 1,714 |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1,822 | 2,022 |
| 2015 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1,907 | 1,940 |
| 2014 | 45 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 1,911 | 1,911 |
| 2013 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 1,908 | 1,926 |
| 2012 | 39 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 1,963 | 2,037 |
| 2011 | 50 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 1,916 | 1,987 |
| 2010 | 94 | 48 | 18 | 28 | 1,961 | 2,025 |
| 2009 | 83 | 37 | 15 | 31 | 1,959 | 1,910 |
| 2008 | 70 | 43 | 8 | 19 | 1,992 | 1,945 |
| 2007 | 45 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 1,959 | 1,870 |
| 2006 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 1,902 | 1,702 |
Where Selen Sop Kanli has played
Türkiye (39) · Germany (9) · Greece (4) · Croatia (3) · Poland (3) · Slovenia (2) · Armenia (1) · Bulgaria (1) · Czechia (1) · Italy (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Romania (1) · Russia (1) · SCG (1) · Serbia (1) · Ukraine (1) · Vietnam (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selen Sop Kanli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selen Sop Kanli's side.
First moves as White (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kanli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kanli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 98.3% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 97.1% | 48.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Selen Sop Kanli's chess games
All 221 games by Selen Sop Kanli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Oct 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: 99 wins, 43 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/4/10 | 53.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Borka Franciskovic | 2,258 | Olympiad Women-40 | A38 |
| Jul 2009 | Kubra Ozturk Orenli | 2,256 | ch-TUR w | C68 |
| Feb 2010 | Nargiz Umudova | 2,239 | Ankara Angora w | B31 |
| Jul 2012 | Narmin Kazimova | 2,198 | chT-TUR | B44 |
| Sep 2012 | Sarai Carolina Sanchez Castillo | 2,193 | Olympiad Women-40 | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 47 | 32.5 | 2,022 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2008 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-TUR w | 2010 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,171 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| Ankara Angora w | 2010 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
| 15th ch-EU w | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,005 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selen Sop Kanli's chess games?
221 games by Selen Sop Kanli, from Oct 2007 to Oct 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 Selen Sop Kanli has played.
What does Selen Sop Kanli play on the first move as White?
Across 2 games with White in our database, Selen Sop Kanli opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selen Sop Kanli answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Selen Sop Kanli play as White?
As White, Selen Sop Kanli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selen Sop Kanli play as Black?
As Black, Selen Sop Kanli most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Selen Sop Kanli's FIDE rating?
Selen Sop Kanli is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Selen Sop Kanli played?
Our database contains 221 games by Selen Sop Kanli, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 43 draws, 79 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selen Sop Kanli?
221 games by Selen Sop Kanli 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.