Prepare against Senol Sahin
Türkiye · World #53,436 classical · FIDE ID 6318851
Our database contains 102 games by Senol Sahin, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Senol Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Senol Sahin 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 | 1,880 | 2,048 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,958 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,978 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 47 | 7 | 48 | 46.1% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 6 | 21 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Senol Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Senol Sahin's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 39 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 21.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 45.2% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Senol Sahin's chess games
All 102 games by Senol Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Jul 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: 47 wins, 7 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Turhan Yilmaz | 2,180 | 18th Izmir Open | B22 |
| Sep 2017 | Deniz Seyhanoglu | 2,111 | 16th Izmir Open | A25 |
| Jul 2018 | Baris Ozturkler | 2,016 | chT2-TUR | E07 |
| Oct 2011 | Zaki Harayssi | 1,980 | ch-World Amateur | A13 |
| Jul 2018 | Metin Cakiroglu | 1,977 | chT2-TUR | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 31 | 15.5 | 1,936 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 1,916 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,870 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,927 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,737 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| 16th Izmir Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Senol Sahin's chess games?
102 games by Senol Sahin, from Oct 2007 to Jul 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 Senol Sahin has played.
What does Senol Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Senol Sahin opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Senol Sahin answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Senol Sahin play as White?
As White, Senol Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Senol Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Senol Sahin most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Senol Sahin's FIDE rating?
Senol Sahin is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Senol Sahin played?
Our database contains 102 games by Senol Sahin, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 7 draws, 48 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Senol Sahin?
102 games by Senol Sahin 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.