Prepare against Egemen Gulden
CM · Türkiye · World #14,479 classical · FIDE ID 6324983
When preparing against Egemen Gulden, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 44.4% over 36 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Egemen Gulden, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Egemen Gulden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egemen Gulden 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 | 2,111 | 2,229 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,122 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,984 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 87 | 53 | 92 | 37.5% |
| As White | 122 | 51 | 28 | 43 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 110 | 36 | 25 | 49 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egemen Gulden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egemen Gulden's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 84.4% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gulden usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gulden usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gulden usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Gulden usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Gulden usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gulden usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 22 | 33.3% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 16.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Egemen Gulden's chess games
All 232 games by Egemen Gulden 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: 87 wins, 53 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 18/6/11 | 51.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 16/5/15 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 2,405 | 3rd Cesme Open | B06 |
| Sep 2018 | Andrei Macovei | 2,385 | 57th Wch U20 | B25 |
| Nov 2023 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,352 | 7th Mersin Open A | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Toghrul Hasanzade | 2,318 | chT-TUR 1st League | B10 |
| Jul 2018 | Efe Mert Kilic | 2,317 | chT-TUR | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 36 | 12 | 2,027 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,917 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 22 | 14 | 1,980 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 14 | 11 | 1,995 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,968 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,197 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egemen Gulden's chess games?
232 games by Egemen Gulden, 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 Egemen Gulden has played.
What does Egemen Gulden play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Egemen Gulden opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egemen Gulden answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Egemen Gulden play as White?
As White, Egemen Gulden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egemen Gulden play as Black?
As Black, Egemen Gulden most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Egemen Gulden's FIDE rating?
Egemen Gulden is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Egemen Gulden played?
Our database contains 232 games by Egemen Gulden, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 53 draws, 92 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egemen Gulden?
232 games by Egemen Gulden 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.