Prepare against Mert Pehlivan

Türkiye · World #55,038 classical · FIDE ID 34573437

When preparing against Mert Pehlivan, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 47 games by Mert Pehlivan, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mert Pehlivan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mert Pehlivan 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mert Pehlivan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mert Pehlivan's side.

First moves as White (26 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 61.8% score
  • …c5 (59% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
  • …e6 (18% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
  • …e5 (12% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Mert Pehlivan's chess games

All 47 games by Mert Pehlivan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Mert Pehlivan's chess games?

47 games by Mert Pehlivan, from Jun 2015 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 Pehlivan has played.

What does Mert Pehlivan play on the first move as White?

Across 26 games with White in our database, Mert Pehlivan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mert Pehlivan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Mert Pehlivan play as White?

As White, Mert Pehlivan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Mert Pehlivan play as Black?

As Black, Mert Pehlivan most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.

What is Mert Pehlivan's FIDE rating?

Mert Pehlivan is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Nov 2025).

How many games has Mert Pehlivan played?

Our database contains 47 games by Mert Pehlivan, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (38.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Mert Pehlivan?

47 games by Mert Pehlivan 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.

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