Prepare against Bulent Ersahin
CM · Türkiye · World #16,279 classical · FIDE ID 6302670
When preparing against Bulent Ersahin, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 328 games by Bulent Ersahin, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bulent Ersahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bulent Ersahin 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 | 2,092 | 2,198 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,179 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,185 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 141 | 72 | 115 | 43.0% |
| As White | 171 | 73 | 41 | 57 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 157 | 68 | 31 | 58 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bulent Ersahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bulent Ersahin's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 44.4% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 28.1% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 46 | 26.9% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ersahin usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ersahin usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ersahin usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ersahin usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ersahin usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Ersahin usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 92.4% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 100.0% | 56.4% |
Bulent Ersahin's chess games
All 328 games by Bulent Ersahin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 141 wins, 72 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Jan Malek | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Sep 2011 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,454 | 10th Izmir Open | A43 |
| Sep 2020 | Mikolaj Tomczak | 2,433 | Titled Tue | A61 |
| Sep 2020 | Alibek Igambergenov | 2,420 | Titled Tue | A39 |
| Aug 2015 | Cemil Can Ali Marandi | 2,414 | chT-TUR | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 67 | 27 | 2,172 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,174 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,280 |
| 5th ch-EU | 2004 | 13 | 5 | 2,223 |
| chT-TUR | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,298 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,965 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bulent Ersahin's chess games?
328 games by Bulent Ersahin, from Jul 2003 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 Bulent Ersahin has played.
What does Bulent Ersahin play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Bulent Ersahin opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bulent Ersahin answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bulent Ersahin play as White?
As White, Bulent Ersahin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bulent Ersahin play as Black?
As Black, Bulent Ersahin most often plays: Benoni Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Bulent Ersahin's FIDE rating?
Bulent Ersahin is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Bulent Ersahin played?
Our database contains 328 games by Bulent Ersahin, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 72 draws, 115 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bulent Ersahin?
328 games by Bulent Ersahin 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.