Prepare against Sezer Ceylan
Türkiye · World #79,906 classical · FIDE ID 34502149
When preparing against Sezer Ceylan, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Sezer Ceylan, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sezer Ceylan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sezer Ceylan 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 | 1,790 | 1,865 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 34.3% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sezer Ceylan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sezer Ceylan's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 92.1% | 47.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ceylan usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ceylan usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ceylan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Ceylan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 35.0% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sezer Ceylan's chess games
All 70 games by Sezer Ceylan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Sep 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Etka Karabulut | 2,204 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C45 |
| Jan 2019 | Abdurrahman Kerem Albayrak | 1,949 | TUR Cup | D43 |
| Jul 2017 | Osman Talha Yurtoglu | 1,872 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B07 |
| Feb 2015 | Deniz Firat | 1,773 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B66 |
| Feb 2015 | Baris Percin | 1,689 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 1,675 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 16 | 7 | 1,644 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,857 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,755 |
| ch-Antalya | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,614 |
| 10th Paracin Summer Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sezer Ceylan's chess games?
70 games by Sezer Ceylan, from Mar 2014 to Sep 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 Sezer Ceylan has played.
What does Sezer Ceylan play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Sezer Ceylan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sezer Ceylan answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sezer Ceylan play as White?
As White, Sezer Ceylan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sezer Ceylan play as Black?
As Black, Sezer Ceylan most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sezer Ceylan's FIDE rating?
Sezer Ceylan is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Sezer Ceylan played?
Our database contains 70 games by Sezer Ceylan, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sezer Ceylan?
70 games by Sezer Ceylan 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.