Prepare against Ahmet Unal Gurel
Türkiye · World #33,287 classical · FIDE ID 6307400
When preparing against Ahmet Unal Gurel, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 129 games by Ahmet Unal Gurel, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmet Unal Gurel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmet Unal Gurel 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 | 1,968 | 2,039 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,032 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,012 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 59 | 20 | 50 | 45.7% |
| As White | 66 | 30 | 9 | 27 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 29 | 11 | 23 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmet Unal Gurel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmet Unal Gurel's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.6% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gurel usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gurel usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Gurel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gurel usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gurel usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Gurel usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 74.3% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 20.0% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Ahmet Unal Gurel's chess games
All 129 games by Ahmet Unal Gurel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 59 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Inigo Lopez Mulet | 2,403 | Lisbon Christmas Open | A60 |
| Jul 2010 | Serkan Yeke | 2,321 | Edirne Open | C54 |
| Feb 2014 | Can Ertan | 2,276 | Kemer Turkey Cup | E15 |
| Sep 2026 | Kesaria Mgeladze | 2,273 | Rodos Palace Hotel abve2 International Open - Group A | A46 |
| Mar 2015 | Armend Budima | 2,255 | Skopje Karposh Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 41 | 24 | 1,974 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 1,953 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
| 5. SATRANÇ 365 EĞİTİM KAMPI ÖĞRENCİLER ARASI YILDIRIM SATRANÇ TURNUVASI | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| 1st Mersin Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,924 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmet Unal Gurel's chess games?
129 games by Ahmet Unal Gurel, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Unal Gurel has played.
What does Ahmet Unal Gurel play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ahmet Unal Gurel opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmet Unal Gurel answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ahmet Unal Gurel play as White?
As White, Ahmet Unal Gurel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmet Unal Gurel play as Black?
As Black, Ahmet Unal Gurel most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ahmet Unal Gurel's FIDE rating?
Ahmet Unal Gurel is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Ahmet Unal Gurel played?
Our database contains 129 games by Ahmet Unal Gurel, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmet Unal Gurel?
129 games by Ahmet Unal Gurel 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.