Prepare against Ediz Gurel
GM · Türkiye · World #84 classical · FIDE ID 44507356
When preparing against Ediz Gurel, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,124 games by Ediz Gurel, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ediz Gurel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ediz 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 | 2,636 | 2,652 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,539 | 2,539 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,578 | 2,578 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,124 | 575 | 294 | 255 | 51.2% |
| As White | 569 | 324 | 140 | 105 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 555 | 251 | 154 | 150 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ediz Gurel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ediz Gurel's side.
First moves as White (568 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 452 | 79.6% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 10.7% | 78.7% |
| d4 | 29 | 5.1% | 67.2% |
| b3 | 18 | 3.2% | 91.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gurel usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gurel usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gurel usually continues d4 (74.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 78.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Gurel usually continues b3 (71.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Gurel usually continues b3 (81.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gurel usually continues b3 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 69.1% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 11.1% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 9.5% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 7.0% | 70.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 70.4% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 51 | 26.0% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Ediz Gurel's chess games
All 1,124 games by Ediz Gurel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 575 wins, 294 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 52 | 34/7/11 | 65.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 21/13/4 | 55.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 20/8/7 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 16/9/4 | 55.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 27 | 9/15/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 17/4/1 | 77.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 16/1/1 | 88.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 75 | 29/19/27 | 38.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 42 | 11/23/8 | 26.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 38 | 19/8/11 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 20/6/8 | 58.8% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 12/11/5 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Bundesliga 2024-25 | C64 |
| Sep 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,776 | FIDE Grand Swiss | B12 |
| May 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,738 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jul 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Jun 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 330 | 222 | 2,535 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 18 | 2,464 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 38 | 25 | 2,494 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,516 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 22 | 15 | 2,675 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 10 | 2,599 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,704 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,350 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jorden Van Foreest (13 games) · Vahap Sanal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ediz Gurel's chess games?
1,124 games by Ediz Gurel, from Apr 2016 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 Ediz Gurel has played.
What does Ediz Gurel play on the first move as White?
Across 568 games with White in our database, Ediz Gurel opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ediz Gurel answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ediz Gurel play as White?
As White, Ediz Gurel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 65.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 569 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ediz Gurel play as Black?
As Black, Ediz Gurel most often plays: Sicilian (75 games, 38.7% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (39 games, 51.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 555 games.
What is Ediz Gurel's FIDE rating?
Ediz Gurel is currently rated 2,636 in classical chess, 2,539 in rapid and 2,578 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,652 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ediz Gurel played?
Our database contains 1,124 games by Ediz Gurel, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 575 wins, 294 draws, 255 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ediz Gurel?
1,124 games by Ediz 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.