Prepare against Kuzey Guleryuz
FM · Türkiye · World #5,140 classical · FIDE ID 44500203
When preparing against Kuzey Guleryuz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 41.4% over 29 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Kuzey Guleryuz, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kuzey Guleryuz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kuzey Guleryuz 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 | 2,270 | 2,302 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,850 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 63 | 25 | 60 | 42.6% |
| As White | 73 | 34 | 12 | 27 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 29 | 13 | 33 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kuzey Guleryuz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kuzey Guleryuz's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Guleryuz usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Guleryuz usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Guleryuz usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Kuzey Guleryuz's chess games
All 148 games by Kuzey Guleryuz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 63 wins, 25 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sina Movahed | 2,595 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | B51 |
| Jun 2025 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,585 | 11th Cesme Open A | B10 |
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Feb 2025 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 28 | 2,295 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 17 | 11 | 2,092 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,881 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,226 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 2,173 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kuzey Guleryuz's chess games?
148 games by Kuzey Guleryuz, from Jul 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 Kuzey Guleryuz has played.
What does Kuzey Guleryuz play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Kuzey Guleryuz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kuzey Guleryuz answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kuzey Guleryuz play as White?
As White, Kuzey Guleryuz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 41.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kuzey Guleryuz play as Black?
As Black, Kuzey Guleryuz most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Kuzey Guleryuz's FIDE rating?
Kuzey Guleryuz is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Kuzey Guleryuz played?
Our database contains 148 games by Kuzey Guleryuz, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 25 draws, 60 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kuzey Guleryuz?
148 games by Kuzey Guleryuz 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.