Prepare against Taha Sahin
Türkiye · World #22,539 classical · FIDE ID 34567623
When preparing against Taha Sahin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 81 games by Taha Sahin, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taha Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taha 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 | 2,037 | 2,113 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,774 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 42.0% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taha Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taha Sahin's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sahin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Taha Sahin's chess games
All 81 games by Taha Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D51 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Onur Cinar Engin | 2,279 | 8th Baskent University Open | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Orkhan Eminov | 2,246 | Kapadokya Int. Open | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Vahid Khalesi | 2,226 | Kapadokya Int. Open 2026 | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Ali Tutuncu | 2,208 | 9th Mersin Open | B36 |
| Aug 2025 | Morteza Asgari | 2,200 | Kapadokya Int. Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 15 | 11.5 | 1,815 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,768 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,104 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,746 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taha Sahin's chess games?
81 games by Taha Sahin, from Aug 2015 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 Taha Sahin has played.
What does Taha Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Taha Sahin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taha Sahin answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Taha Sahin play as White?
As White, Taha Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taha Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Taha Sahin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Taha Sahin's FIDE rating?
Taha Sahin is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Taha Sahin played?
Our database contains 81 games by Taha Sahin, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taha Sahin?
81 games by Taha 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.