Prepare against Volkan Sevgi
FM · Türkiye · World #2,147 classical · FIDE ID 6325335
When preparing against Volkan Sevgi, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 850 games by Volkan Sevgi, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Volkan Sevgi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volkan Sevgi 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 | 2,376 | 2,376 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,214 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,414 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 850 | 415 | 179 | 256 | 48.8% |
| As White | 421 | 225 | 92 | 104 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 429 | 190 | 87 | 152 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volkan Sevgi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volkan Sevgi's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 350 | 83.1% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 25 | 5.9% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sevgi usually continues Nc3 (69.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sevgi usually continues Nf3 (72.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sevgi usually continues d4 (53.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sevgi usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sevgi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Sevgi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 154 | 61.8% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 59 | 23.7% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 24 | 9.6% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 38.5% | 57.8% |
| f5 | 36 | 30.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 35 | 29.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Volkan Sevgi's chess games
All 850 games by Volkan Sevgi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 415 wins, 179 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 114 | 72/18/24 | 63.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 16/10/13 | 41.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 19/7/8 | 55.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 43 | 20/8/15 | 46.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 14/6/15 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 13/3/1 | 76.5% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,702 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Dec 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,698 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Jun 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Mar 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,605 | Titled Tue Late | C25 |
| Dec 2020 | Vincent Keymer | 2,591 | Titled Tue | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 183 | 115.5 | 2,436 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 100 | 60 | 2,125 |
| ch-TUR | 2020 | 87 | 43.5 | 2,263 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 51 | 37.5 | 2,213 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 17 | 2,200 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,245 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volkan Sevgi's chess games?
850 games by Volkan Sevgi, from Apr 2009 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 Volkan Sevgi has played.
What does Volkan Sevgi play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Volkan Sevgi opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volkan Sevgi answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Volkan Sevgi play as White?
As White, Volkan Sevgi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (114 games, 63.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volkan Sevgi play as Black?
As Black, Volkan Sevgi most often plays: Dutch Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (28 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Volkan Sevgi's FIDE rating?
Volkan Sevgi is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Volkan Sevgi played?
Our database contains 850 games by Volkan Sevgi, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 415 wins, 179 draws, 256 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volkan Sevgi?
850 games by Volkan Sevgi 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.