Prepare against Gorkem Unsal
CM · Türkiye · World #10,847 classical · FIDE ID 51607484
When preparing against Gorkem Unsal, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 63.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Gorkem Unsal, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gorkem Unsal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gorkem Unsal 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 | 2,158 | 2,171 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 91 | 26 | 80 | 46.2% |
| As White | 98 | 51 | 11 | 36 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 99 | 40 | 15 | 44 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gorkem Unsal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gorkem Unsal's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 99.0% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Unsal usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Unsal usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Unsal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Unsal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
Gorkem Unsal's chess games
All 197 games by Gorkem Unsal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 91 wins, 26 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Sep 2026 | Arshia Alaghehmand | 2,430 | 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category A | ? |
| Jun 2026 | Niklas Schmider | 2,388 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C47 |
| Jun 2026 | Swayham P Das | 2,370 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A43 |
| Jul 2025 | Hari Madhavan N B | 2,365 | Serbia Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 72 | 33 | 2,197 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1,623 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 7th Mersin Open B | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gorkem Unsal's chess games?
197 games by Gorkem Unsal, from Aug 2021 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 Gorkem Unsal has played.
What does Gorkem Unsal play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Gorkem Unsal opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gorkem Unsal answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Gorkem Unsal play as White?
As White, Gorkem Unsal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gorkem Unsal play as Black?
As Black, Gorkem Unsal most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Gorkem Unsal's FIDE rating?
Gorkem Unsal is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gorkem Unsal played?
Our database contains 197 games by Gorkem Unsal, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 26 draws, 80 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gorkem Unsal?
197 games by Gorkem Unsal 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.