Prepare against Elif Mehmed
WGM · Serbia · World #3,601 classical · FIDE ID 2921103
When preparing against Elif Mehmed, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Elif Mehmed, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elif Mehmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elif Mehmed 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 | 2,316 | 2,344 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,133 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,089 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 140 | 108 | 148 | 35.4% |
| As White | 190 | 74 | 57 | 59 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 206 | 66 | 51 | 89 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elif Mehmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elif Mehmed's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 96.3% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mehmed usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mehmed usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mehmed usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mehmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mehmed usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Mehmed usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 57.1% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 24 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Elif Mehmed's chess games
All 396 games by Elif Mehmed in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 140 wins, 108 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 3/1/14 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,562 | Sofia Cup Blitz 2026 | C41 |
| Oct 2022 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,464 | chT-SRB w | B43 |
| Oct 2025 | Meri Arabidze | 2,417 | 25th European Teams Women | A13 |
| Jun 2022 | Meruert Kamalidenova | 2,408 | Novi Sad Serbia Open A | B90 |
| Jul 2021 | Jakub Fus | 2,403 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 27 | 15 | 2,226 |
| 4th Paracin Orbis IM | 2021 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,646 |
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,279 |
| chT-SRB w Div1 | 2023 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,354 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,958 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elif Mehmed's chess games?
396 games by Elif Mehmed, from Nov 2014 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 Elif Mehmed has played.
What does Elif Mehmed play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Elif Mehmed opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elif Mehmed answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Elif Mehmed play as White?
As White, Elif Mehmed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elif Mehmed play as Black?
As Black, Elif Mehmed most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Elif Mehmed's FIDE rating?
Elif Mehmed is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Elif Mehmed played?
Our database contains 396 games by Elif Mehmed, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 108 draws, 148 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elif Mehmed?
396 games by Elif Mehmed 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.