Prepare against Yusuf Kerem Sahin
Türkiye · World #24,383 classical · FIDE ID 51619652
When preparing against Yusuf Kerem Sahin, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Yusuf Kerem Sahin, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Kerem Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Kerem 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 | 2,023 | 2,023 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 48.9% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Kerem Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Kerem Sahin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Sahin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sahin usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Yusuf Kerem Sahin's chess games
All 45 games by Yusuf Kerem Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 22 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ali Poyraz Uzdemir | 2,218 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | Hillel Toledo | 2,206 | 33rd EY Open U12 | D11 |
| Jul 2026 | Milos Torbica | 2,168 | SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Dusan Poleksic | 2,119 | SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Rating Tournament | B57 |
| Aug 2026 | Ata Sarp Sahin | 2,083 | TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,697 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,065 |
| Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,860 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,101 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Rating Tournament | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| chT-TUR U12 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,197 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Kerem Sahin's chess games?
45 games by Yusuf Kerem Sahin, from Feb 2023 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 Yusuf Kerem Sahin has played.
What does Yusuf Kerem Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Yusuf Kerem Sahin opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Kerem Sahin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Kerem Sahin play as White?
As White, Yusuf Kerem Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Kerem Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Kerem Sahin most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Yusuf Kerem Sahin's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Kerem Sahin is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yusuf Kerem Sahin played?
Our database contains 45 games by Yusuf Kerem Sahin, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Kerem Sahin?
45 games by Yusuf Kerem 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.