Prepare against Zeynep Duru Sahin
WCM · Türkiye · World #69,761 classical · FIDE ID 51606550
When preparing against Zeynep Duru Sahin, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 84 games by Zeynep Duru Sahin, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zeynep Duru Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeynep Duru 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 | 1,822 | 1,885 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,792 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 41 | 13 | 30 | 48.8% |
| As White | 42 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeynep Duru Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeynep Duru Sahin's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 66.7% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 31.0% | 53.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 21.7% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Zeynep Duru Sahin's chess games
All 84 games by Zeynep Duru Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 41 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,318 | Titled Tue Early | D03 |
| Aug 2025 | Sarveshwaran V | 2,290 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| Feb 2025 | Manvel Arakelyan | 2,282 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Hayk Mirimanian | 2,275 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | David Gasparyan | 2,203 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 15 | 2,138 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 9 | 9 | 1,621 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,423 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls 30th | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,531 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 Girls | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,352 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeynep Duru Sahin's chess games?
84 games by Zeynep Duru Sahin, from Mar 2022 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 Zeynep Duru Sahin has played.
What does Zeynep Duru Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Zeynep Duru Sahin opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeynep Duru Sahin answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Zeynep Duru Sahin play as White?
As White, Zeynep Duru Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeynep Duru Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Zeynep Duru Sahin most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Zeynep Duru Sahin's FIDE rating?
Zeynep Duru Sahin is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Zeynep Duru Sahin played?
Our database contains 84 games by Zeynep Duru Sahin, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeynep Duru Sahin?
84 games by Zeynep Duru 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.