Prepare against Mert Pehlivan
Türkiye · World #43,695 classical · FIDE ID 34573437
Our database contains 43 games by Mert Pehlivan, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,919 | 1,936 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,765 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 39.5% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
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 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pehlivan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% 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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Mert Pehlivan's chess games
All 43 games by Mert Pehlivan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Gokhan Seker | 2,055 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Teoman Guney Ersoz | 2,052 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | D72 |
| Jan 2024 | Cihan Akif Gungor | 1,862 | ch-TUR U16 | B43 |
| Jan 2026 | Ali Emre Aydogdu | 1,832 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | B52 |
| Jan 2026 | Talha Gunes Turk | 1,792 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,759 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,722 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Balkan U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,477 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,754 |
| ch-TUR U16 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,262 |
| ch-World School U07 11th | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mert Pehlivan's chess games?
43 games by Mert Pehlivan, from Jun 2015 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 Mert Pehlivan has played.
What does Mert Pehlivan play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mert Pehlivan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (13% 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); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 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); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mert Pehlivan's FIDE rating?
Mert Pehlivan is currently rated 1,919 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 43 games by Mert Pehlivan, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mert Pehlivan?
43 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.