Prepare against Burcu Melis Temel
WCM · Türkiye · World #61,874 classical · FIDE ID 6345492
When preparing against Burcu Melis Temel, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Burcu Melis Temel, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Burcu Melis Temel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Burcu Melis Temel 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 | 1,849 | 1,923 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 92 | 49 | 87 | 40.4% |
| As White | 112 | 43 | 26 | 43 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 116 | 49 | 23 | 44 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Burcu Melis Temel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Burcu Melis Temel's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 79.5% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 8.9% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Temel usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 81.0% | 55.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.9% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 68.0% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Burcu Melis Temel's chess games
All 228 games by Burcu Melis Temel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 92 wins, 49 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Cagil Irmak Arda | 2,076 | chT-TUR | D01 |
| Aug 2025 | Zeynep Ciftci | 2,047 | TCh-TUR Club | A06 |
| Aug 2012 | Veronika Gazikova | 2,033 | ch-EU U14 Girls | B24 |
| Jan 2019 | Ismail Tarik Baltaci | 2,014 | TUR Cup | B47 |
| Jul 2013 | Emel Kaya | 1,993 | chT-TUR | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 48 | 31.5 | 1,843 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 30 | 16.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-TUR w | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,753 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2018 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,602 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Burcu Melis Temel's chess games?
228 games by Burcu Melis Temel, from Sep 2010 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 Burcu Melis Temel has played.
What does Burcu Melis Temel play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Burcu Melis Temel opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Burcu Melis Temel answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Burcu Melis Temel play as White?
As White, Burcu Melis Temel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Burcu Melis Temel play as Black?
As Black, Burcu Melis Temel most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Burcu Melis Temel's FIDE rating?
Burcu Melis Temel is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Burcu Melis Temel played?
Our database contains 228 games by Burcu Melis Temel, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 49 draws, 87 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Burcu Melis Temel?
228 games by Burcu Melis Temel 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.