Prepare against Tamer Tarik Selbes
FM · Türkiye · World #5,081 classical · FIDE ID 6302513
Our database contains 578 games by Tamer Tarik Selbes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamer Tarik Selbes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamer Tarik Selbes 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 | 2,271 | 2,342 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,308 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,339 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 578 | 215 | 91 | 272 | 37.2% |
| As White | 285 | 116 | 36 | 133 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 293 | 99 | 55 | 139 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamer Tarik Selbes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamer Tarik Selbes's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 63.0% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 22.1% | 44.5% |
| d4 | 27 | 9.3% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.4% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Selbes usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Selbes usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Selbes usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Selbes usually continues g3 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Selbes usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Selbes usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 80 | 62.0% | 38.7% |
| d6 | 26 | 20.2% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.9% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 93.3% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Tamer Tarik Selbes's chess games
All 578 games by Tamer Tarik Selbes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 215 wins, 91 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/4/18 | 38.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 17 | 4/0/13 | 23.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Robert Markus | 2,672 | chT-TUR | A04 |
| Sep 2021 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,623 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Jul 2020 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | 33rd Leon Blitz Open | B06 |
| Jul 2018 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,563 | chT-TUR | E70 |
| Jun 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,557 | 10th Cesme Open A | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 179 | 68.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 75 | 20 | 2,221 |
| ch-TUR | 2016 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,193 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,322 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,110 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| 14th ch-EUR | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,388 |
| 15th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamer Tarik Selbes's chess games?
578 games by Tamer Tarik Selbes, from Apr 2003 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 Tamer Tarik Selbes has played.
What does Tamer Tarik Selbes play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Tamer Tarik Selbes opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamer Tarik Selbes answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tamer Tarik Selbes play as White?
As White, Tamer Tarik Selbes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamer Tarik Selbes play as Black?
As Black, Tamer Tarik Selbes most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 293 games.
What is Tamer Tarik Selbes's FIDE rating?
Tamer Tarik Selbes is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Tamer Tarik Selbes played?
Our database contains 578 games by Tamer Tarik Selbes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 91 draws, 272 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamer Tarik Selbes?
578 games by Tamer Tarik Selbes 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.