Prepare against Cemil Gulbas
IM · Türkiye · World #3,789 classical · FIDE ID 201820
Our database contains 589 games by Cemil Gulbas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cemil Gulbas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cemil Gulbas 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 | 2,309 | 2,444 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,347 | 2,381 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,540 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 282 | 160 | 147 | 47.9% |
| As White | 296 | 156 | 75 | 65 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 293 | 126 | 85 | 82 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cemil Gulbas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cemil Gulbas's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 83.8% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 9.5% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 5.4% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gulbas usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gulbas usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gulbas usually continues d4 (71.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gulbas usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Gulbas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Gulbas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 43.6% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 66 | 42.3% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 49.5% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 45 | 47.4% | 47.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Cemil Gulbas's chess games
All 589 games by Cemil Gulbas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 282 wins, 160 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 35 | 20/6/9 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 63 | 33/14/16 | 52.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 14/10/12 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,647 | chT-NED 0304 | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Ivan Rozum | 2,583 | chT-TUR | B07 |
| Feb 2005 | Yuri Kruppa | 2,547 | BL2-West 0405 | B00 |
| Nov 2012 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,510 | BL2-West 1213 | B43 |
| Dec 2007 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,508 | Eupen SVDB | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,364 |
| Istanbul Galatasaray Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,437 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,378 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,265 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,487 |
| Abihome-B | 1995 | 11 | 10 | 2,238 |
| ch-TUR | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cemil Gulbas's chess games?
589 games by Cemil Gulbas, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Cemil Gulbas has played.
What does Cemil Gulbas play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Cemil Gulbas opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cemil Gulbas answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Cemil Gulbas play as White?
As White, Cemil Gulbas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cemil Gulbas play as Black?
As Black, Cemil Gulbas most often plays: Pirc Defense (63 games, 52.4% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 293 games.
What is Cemil Gulbas's FIDE rating?
Cemil Gulbas is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,347 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Cemil Gulbas played?
Our database contains 589 games by Cemil Gulbas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 160 draws, 147 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cemil Gulbas?
589 games by Cemil Gulbas 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.