Prepare against Mert Ceyhan
CM · Türkiye · World #8,836 classical · FIDE ID 44515820
When preparing against Mert Ceyhan, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Mert Ceyhan, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mert Ceyhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mert Ceyhan 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 | 2,190 | 2,274 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,940 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 82 | 35 | 96 | 38.5% |
| As White | 108 | 45 | 15 | 48 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 105 | 37 | 20 | 48 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mert Ceyhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mert Ceyhan's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 84.0% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 11.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ceyhan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ceyhan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ceyhan usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Ceyhan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ceyhan usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 89.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Mert Ceyhan's chess games
All 213 games by Mert Ceyhan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 82 wins, 35 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,619 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B51 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,499 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
| Jul 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,483 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | A05 |
| Mar 2025 | Noe Tutisani | 2,440 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 56 | 22 | 2,181 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,960 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,422 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,275 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,615 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mert Ceyhan's chess games?
213 games by Mert Ceyhan, from Dec 2016 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 Mert Ceyhan has played.
What does Mert Ceyhan play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Mert Ceyhan opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mert Ceyhan answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mert Ceyhan play as White?
As White, Mert Ceyhan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mert Ceyhan play as Black?
As Black, Mert Ceyhan most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Mert Ceyhan's FIDE rating?
Mert Ceyhan is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mert Ceyhan played?
Our database contains 213 games by Mert Ceyhan, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 35 draws, 96 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mert Ceyhan?
213 games by Mert Ceyhan 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.