Prepare against Umut Erdem Gunduz
IM · Türkiye · World #7,302 classical · FIDE ID 6381383
Our database contains 921 games by Umut Erdem Gunduz, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Umut Erdem Gunduz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umut Erdem Gunduz 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 | 2,219 | 2,387 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,185 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 921 | 402 | 166 | 353 | 43.6% |
| As White | 456 | 208 | 79 | 169 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 465 | 194 | 87 | 184 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umut Erdem Gunduz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umut Erdem Gunduz's side.
First moves as White (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 420 | 92.1% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 3.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.4% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| Nh3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gunduz usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gunduz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gunduz usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gunduz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gunduz usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 136 | 64.5% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 37 | 17.5% | 67.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 6.2% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 6.2% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 141 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.9% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Umut Erdem Gunduz's chess games
All 921 games by Umut Erdem Gunduz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 402 wins, 166 draws, 353 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 95 | 40/15/40 | 42.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/2/12 | 51.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 34/6/33 | 46.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| A63 | Catalan | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
| May 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Aug 2021 | Rasmus Svane | 2,615 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Daniel Dardha | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| May 2020 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 333 | 171 | 2,330 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 55 | 39.5 | 2,106 |
| chT-TUR | 2022 | 38 | 15 | 2,159 |
| ch-TUR | 2023 | 20 | 7 | 2,213 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 1,999 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,279 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,358 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umut Erdem Gunduz's chess games?
921 games by Umut Erdem Gunduz, from Nov 2012 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 Umut Erdem Gunduz has played.
What does Umut Erdem Gunduz play on the first move as White?
Across 456 games with White in our database, Umut Erdem Gunduz opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umut Erdem Gunduz answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Umut Erdem Gunduz play as White?
As White, Umut Erdem Gunduz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 456 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umut Erdem Gunduz play as Black?
As Black, Umut Erdem Gunduz most often plays: Benoni Defense (73 games, 46.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 465 games.
What is Umut Erdem Gunduz's FIDE rating?
Umut Erdem Gunduz is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Umut Erdem Gunduz played?
Our database contains 921 games by Umut Erdem Gunduz, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 402 wins, 166 draws, 353 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umut Erdem Gunduz?
921 games by Umut Erdem Gunduz 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.