Prepare against Irmak Somyurek
Türkiye · World #97,075 classical · FIDE ID 51620162
When preparing against Irmak Somyurek, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Irmak Somyurek, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Irmak Somyurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irmak Somyurek 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 | 1,738 | 1,738 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,515 | 1,577 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 45.6% |
| As White | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irmak Somyurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irmak Somyurek's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 61.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Somyurek usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Somyurek usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Somyurek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Somyurek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Somyurek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Irmak Somyurek's chess games
All 57 games by Irmak Somyurek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Tea Rusitashvili | 1,954 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | E04 |
| Jun 2026 | Yi Xuan Wang | 1,942 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Burcu Melis Temel | 1,849 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Mariam Ere Giorgadze | 1,845 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexandre Ghonghadze | 1,816 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,291 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,709 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,322 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls 30th | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,068 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irmak Somyurek's chess games?
57 games by Irmak Somyurek, from Dec 2022 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 Irmak Somyurek has played.
What does Irmak Somyurek play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Irmak Somyurek opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irmak Somyurek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Irmak Somyurek play as White?
As White, Irmak Somyurek's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irmak Somyurek play as Black?
As Black, Irmak Somyurek most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Irmak Somyurek's FIDE rating?
Irmak Somyurek is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess and 1,515 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Irmak Somyurek played?
Our database contains 57 games by Irmak Somyurek, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irmak Somyurek?
57 games by Irmak Somyurek 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.