Prepare against Mert Can Sevig
CM · Türkiye · World #19,052 classical · FIDE ID 44546335
Our database contains 197 games by Mert Can Sevig, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mert Can Sevig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mert Can Sevig 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 | 2,066 | 2,143 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,766 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 75 | 27 | 95 | 38.1% |
| As White | 97 | 43 | 11 | 43 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 100 | 32 | 16 | 52 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mert Can Sevig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mert Can Sevig's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 52.9% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 25.5% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sevig usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sevig usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sevig usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sevig usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sevig usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sevig usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 52.1% | 62.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Mert Can Sevig's chess games
All 197 games by Mert Can Sevig in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 75 wins, 27 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/0/11 | 38.9% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,428 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Arslanov,S | 2,410 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A40 |
| May 2026 | Povshednyi,Ivan | 2,393 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A45 |
| May 2026 | Ganiev,Artur | 2,371 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Bonaveri,A | 2,367 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 15 | 2,226 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,224 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,966 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,243 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 13 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| Satranc Arena IM Chess 8 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mert Can Sevig's chess games?
197 games by Mert Can Sevig, from Jan 2017 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 Mert Can Sevig has played.
What does Mert Can Sevig play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Mert Can Sevig opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mert Can Sevig answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Mert Can Sevig play as White?
As White, Mert Can Sevig's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mert Can Sevig play as Black?
As Black, Mert Can Sevig most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Mert Can Sevig's FIDE rating?
Mert Can Sevig is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess and 1,739 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Mert Can Sevig played?
Our database contains 197 games by Mert Can Sevig, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 27 draws, 95 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mert Can Sevig?
197 games by Mert Can Sevig 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.