Prepare against Mustafa Demirkan
FM · Türkiye · World #6,084 classical · FIDE ID 51658860
Our database contains 134 games by Mustafa Demirkan, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Demirkan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Demirkan 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 | 2,246 | 2,286 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 51 | 16 | 67 | 38.1% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 5 | 33 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 11 | 34 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Demirkan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Demirkan's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Demirkan usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Demirkan usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Demirkan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Mustafa Demirkan's chess games
All 134 games by Mustafa Demirkan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 51 wins, 16 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Klementy Sychev | 2,517 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | — |
| Mar 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B52 |
| Mar 2026 | Vingris,Mikelis | 2,331 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Feb 2026 | Taron Khachatryan | 2,318 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D30 |
| Feb 2026 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,317 | Titled Tue | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,147 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 32 | 12 | 2,116 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,218 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,867 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Demirkan's chess games?
134 games by Mustafa Demirkan, from Feb 2023 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 Mustafa Demirkan has played.
What does Mustafa Demirkan play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Mustafa Demirkan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Demirkan answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Demirkan play as White?
As White, Mustafa Demirkan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Demirkan play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Demirkan most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Mustafa Demirkan's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Demirkan is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mustafa Demirkan played?
Our database contains 134 games by Mustafa Demirkan, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 16 draws, 67 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Demirkan?
134 games by Mustafa Demirkan 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.