Players
Photo: Türkiye Satranç Federasyonu
GM
Vahap Sanal
Record
49 classical games in top events since 13 Sep 2024
| Games | W | D | L | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As White | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 50% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 55% |
| All games | 49 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 53% |
Recent events
| Event | Score | Perf |
|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 202626 Sep 2026 | 1/3 | 2496 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 202618 Sep 2026 | 1/1 | 3266 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 202617 Sep 2026 | 1½/2 | 2419 |
| European Individual Chess Championship 202619 Apr 2026 | 3½/7 | 2448 |
| Reykjavik Open 202631 Mar 2026 | 5/7 | 2625 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMD. Yuffa7 Oct 2025 · European Team Chess Championship 2025 | 2621 |
| GMF. Peralta26 Sep 2026 · 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | 2553 |
| GMJ. Subelj10 Oct 2025 · European Team Chess Championship 2025 | 2545 |
| GME. Ohanyan23 May 2025 · Sharjah Masters 2025 | 2503 |
| IMPang Tao18 May 2025 · Sharjah Masters 2025 | 2485 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | + = − |
|---|---|---|
| IMS. KostolanskyLast 13 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| GMT. KantansLast 14 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
| GMF. UrkedalLast 15 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| GMJ. Santos LatasaLast 20 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
| IMM. SieciechowiczLast 9 Nov 2024 · European Individual Chess Championship 2024 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
Record
22 rapid games in top events since 17 Feb 2025
| Games | W | D | L | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 55% |
| As Black | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 38% |
| All games | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 45% |
Recent events
| Event | Score | Perf |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix PlusCity17 May 2026 | 1½/3 | 2575 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity14 May 2026 | 2½/5 | 2601 |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202528 Dec 2025 | 2½/4 | 2727 |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202527 Dec 2025 | 3½/7 | 2608 |
| CCT Chessable Masters 202517 Feb 2025 | 0/3 | 1785 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMP. Maghsoodloo14 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2666 |
| GMV. Murzin27 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2642 |
| GMK. Alekseenko28 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2611 |
| GMD. Dardha14 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2573 |
| GMI. Glek17 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2435 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | + = − |
|---|---|---|
| GME. Iturrizaga BonelliLast 14 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2 | 0 0 2 |
| GMP. MaghsoodlooLast 17 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2 | 1 0 1 |
| GMG. OparinLast 17 Feb 2025 · CCT Chessable Masters 2025 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| GML. PantsulaiaLast 17 Feb 2025 · CCT Chessable Masters 2025 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| GMA. MotylevLast 26 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
Record
23 blitz games in top events since 29 Dec 2025
| Games | W | D | L | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As White | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 29% |
| As Black | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 68% |
| All games | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 48% |
Recent events
| Event | Score | Perf |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix PlusCity16 May 2026 | 3/5 | 2617 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity15 May 2026 | 1/4 | 2246 |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202530 Dec 2025 | 7/10 | 2630 |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 202530 Dec 2025 | 0/4 | 1897 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMP. Harikrishna29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2631 |
| IMV. Baidetskyi16 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2557 |
| IMN. Averin16 May 2026 · Grand Prix PlusCity | 2475 |
| IMJ. Morris29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2446 |
| IMK. Klukin30 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2440 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | + = − |
|---|---|---|
| IMK. BegmuratovLast 29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| IMS. Gan-ErdeneLast 29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
| GMXiao TongLast 29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| IMJ. MorrisLast 29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| GME. OhanyanLast 29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 1 | 1 0 0 |