Prepare against Zeynep Sonmez
Türkiye · World #93,374 classical · FIDE ID 51606054
When preparing against Zeynep Sonmez, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Zeynep Sonmez, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zeynep Sonmez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeynep Sonmez 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 | 1,751 | 1,769 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,859 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,759 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 57.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 284 rated games against 249 different opponents, across 38 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 213 | 86 | 44 | 83 | 40.4% | 1,537 | 1,510 | 10 |
| Rapid | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% | 1,876 | 1,832 | 2 |
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 45.5% | 1,859 | 1,822 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 126 | 32 | 24 | 70 | 25.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 96 | 47 | 22 | 27 | 49.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 34 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 1,808 | 1,768 |
| 2025 | 57 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 1,704 | 1,671 |
| 2024 | 94 | 41 | 18 | 35 | 1,642 | 1,632 |
| 2023 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 1,252 | 1,212 |
| 2022 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 1,315 | 1,221 |
| 2021 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 1,260 | 1,222 |
Where Zeynep Sonmez has played
Türkiye (27) · Serbia (9) · Ireland (1) · Romania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeynep Sonmez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeynep Sonmez's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 81.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Sonmez usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sonmez usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sonmez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Zeynep Sonmez's chess games
All 32 games by Zeynep Sonmez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Emma Cretescu | 1,758 | ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Zeynep Bilge Selcuk | 1,651 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U13 Girls | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Nur Piskin | 1,565 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U13 Girls | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Ayse Naz Acikgoz | 1,502 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U13 Girls | A45 |
| Jun 2024 | Nehir Keser | 1,500 | ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,878 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U13 Girls | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,798 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,543 |
| Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | G14 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeynep Sonmez's chess games?
32 games by Zeynep Sonmez, from Dec 2021 to Nov 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 Sonmez has played.
What does Zeynep Sonmez play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zeynep Sonmez opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeynep Sonmez answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Zeynep Sonmez play as White?
As White, Zeynep Sonmez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeynep Sonmez play as Black?
As Black, Zeynep Sonmez most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Zeynep Sonmez's FIDE rating?
Zeynep Sonmez is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zeynep Sonmez played?
Our database contains 32 games by Zeynep Sonmez, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses (62.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeynep Sonmez?
32 games by Zeynep Sonmez 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.