Prepare against Ela Bursali
Türkiye · World #84,194 classical · FIDE ID 44582447
When preparing against Ela Bursali, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ela Bursali, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ela Bursali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ela Bursali 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 | 1,776 | 1,820 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ela Bursali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ela Bursali's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Bursali usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Bursali usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bursali usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bursali usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Ela Bursali's chess games
All 54 games by Ela Bursali in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Magdalini Mihailidou | 1,902 | Skopje Open | C53 |
| Nov 2022 | Andrea Stankovic | 1,725 | 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | D30 |
| Nov 2022 | Jade Sumarriva Paulin | 1,693 | 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | C54 |
| Nov 2022 | Sofiya Mullyaminova | 1,653 | 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | B23 |
| Apr 2021 | Filippos Oikonomopoulos | 1,574 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,603 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,351 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,745 |
| 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,712 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,388 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,621 |
| Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,554 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ela Bursali's chess games?
54 games by Ela Bursali, from Oct 2017 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 Ela Bursali has played.
What does Ela Bursali play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ela Bursali opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ela Bursali answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ela Bursali play as White?
As White, Ela Bursali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ela Bursali play as Black?
As Black, Ela Bursali most often plays: London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ela Bursali's FIDE rating?
Ela Bursali is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ela Bursali played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ela Bursali, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ela Bursali?
54 games by Ela Bursali 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.