Prepare against Selimhan Cilo
DEU · World #12,032 classical · FIDE ID 16246756
Our database contains 57 games by Selimhan Cilo, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Selimhan Cilo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selimhan Cilo 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 | 2,141 | 2,176 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,095 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 13 | 9 | 35 | 22.8% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selimhan Cilo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selimhan Cilo's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 27.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 27.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Cilo usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cilo usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cilo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cilo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cilo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Selimhan Cilo's chess games
All 57 games by Selimhan Cilo in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Eduard Miller | 2,353 | Baden-Baden Open | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Arne Deschler | 2,055 | ch-GER Youth U18 | B13 |
| Jul 2022 | Arne Herter | 1,951 | chT-GER U16 | C54 |
| Jun 2025 | Luc Eitel | 1,935 | ch-GER Youth U18 | B51 |
| Jun 2025 | Jaden Lippitz | 1,828 | ch-GER Youth U18 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,321 |
| ch-GER Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,869 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,739 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,194 |
| chT-Baden Wuerttemberg U14 | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,178 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1,094 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,132 |
| Baden-Baden Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selimhan Cilo's chess games?
57 games by Selimhan Cilo, from Jun 2018 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 Selimhan Cilo has played.
What does Selimhan Cilo play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Selimhan Cilo opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selimhan Cilo answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Selimhan Cilo play as White?
As White, Selimhan Cilo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selimhan Cilo play as Black?
As Black, Selimhan Cilo most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Selimhan Cilo's FIDE rating?
Selimhan Cilo is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Selimhan Cilo played?
Our database contains 57 games by Selimhan Cilo, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 35 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selimhan Cilo?
57 games by Selimhan Cilo 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.