Prepare against Ahmet Burak Gursu
Türkiye · World #59,729 classical · FIDE ID 26347172
When preparing against Ahmet Burak Gursu, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ahmet Burak Gursu, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmet Burak Gursu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmet Burak Gursu 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 | 1,857 | 1,878 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,732 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 39.6% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmet Burak Gursu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmet Burak Gursu's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gursu usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gursu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gursu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Gursu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gursu usually continues Be2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gursu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Ahmet Burak Gursu's chess games
All 48 games by Ahmet Burak Gursu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Morteza Asgari | 2,148 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | D00 |
| Sep 2024 | Amer Amini | 2,117 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | A01 |
| Jan 2020 | Handenur Sahin | 2,024 | TUR Cup | C50 |
| Sep 2024 | Farhad Karbalaei Sadeghi | 1,950 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | A96 |
| Jul 2023 | Canberk Inan | 1,937 | TUR Cup | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,836 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,343 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,694 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,758 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,924 |
| 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,379 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmet Burak Gursu's chess games?
48 games by Ahmet Burak Gursu, from Sep 2018 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 Ahmet Burak Gursu has played.
What does Ahmet Burak Gursu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ahmet Burak Gursu opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmet Burak Gursu answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ahmet Burak Gursu play as White?
As White, Ahmet Burak Gursu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmet Burak Gursu play as Black?
As Black, Ahmet Burak Gursu most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ahmet Burak Gursu's FIDE rating?
Ahmet Burak Gursu is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ahmet Burak Gursu played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ahmet Burak Gursu, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmet Burak Gursu?
48 games by Ahmet Burak Gursu 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.