Prepare against Mirac Melih Topuz
CM · Türkiye · World #8,880 classical · FIDE ID 26364611
When preparing against Mirac Melih Topuz, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 365 games by Mirac Melih Topuz, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mirac Melih Topuz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirac Melih Topuz 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 | 2,189 | 2,280 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,235 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,944 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 166 | 41 | 158 | 45.5% |
| As White | 179 | 93 | 18 | 68 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 186 | 73 | 23 | 90 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirac Melih Topuz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirac Melih Topuz's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 81.0% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 7.8% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.1% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Topuz usually continues f3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Topuz usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Topuz usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Topuz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Topuz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Topuz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 81.0% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 16.0% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 38.8% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 30.6% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Mirac Melih Topuz's chess games
All 365 games by Mirac Melih Topuz in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 166 wins, 41 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 42 | 22/1/19 | 52.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/2/16 | 21.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 19 | 10/0/9 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,543 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A09 |
| Dec 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
| Dec 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Oct 2024 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Daniel Garcia Ramos | 2,432 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 165 | 69.5 | 2,174 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 31 | 21 | 2,060 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,998 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirac Melih Topuz's chess games?
365 games by Mirac Melih Topuz, from Feb 2020 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 Mirac Melih Topuz has played.
What does Mirac Melih Topuz play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Mirac Melih Topuz opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirac Melih Topuz answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mirac Melih Topuz play as White?
As White, Mirac Melih Topuz's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirac Melih Topuz play as Black?
As Black, Mirac Melih Topuz most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Englund Gambit (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Mirac Melih Topuz's FIDE rating?
Mirac Melih Topuz is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mirac Melih Topuz played?
Our database contains 365 games by Mirac Melih Topuz, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 41 draws, 158 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirac Melih Topuz?
365 games by Mirac Melih Topuz 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.