Prepare against Mustafa Deniz Akturk
CM · Türkiye · World #7,726 classical · FIDE ID 44557949
Our database contains 65 games by Mustafa Deniz Akturk, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Deniz Akturk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Deniz Akturk 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 | 2,211 | 2,232 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 15 | 26 | 36.9% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Deniz Akturk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Deniz Akturk's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 48.4% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 41.9% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Akturk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Akturk usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Akturk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Akturk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Akturk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Akturk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Mustafa Deniz Akturk's chess games
All 65 games by Mustafa Deniz Akturk in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Naranbold Sodbilegt | 2,363 | Pamukkale Int. Open | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Ali Varyemez | 2,307 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | A62 |
| Oct 2025 | Leonardo Vincenti | 2,300 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Ozsakallioglu,Okan | 2,297 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | D17 |
| Sep 2025 | Witold Klepek | 2,275 | Titled Tue | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 8 | 2,197 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,355 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,272 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,256 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Deniz Akturk's chess games?
65 games by Mustafa Deniz Akturk, from Aug 2018 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 Deniz Akturk has played.
What does Mustafa Deniz Akturk play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Mustafa Deniz Akturk opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Deniz Akturk answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Deniz Akturk play as White?
As White, Mustafa Deniz Akturk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Deniz Akturk play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Deniz Akturk most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Mustafa Deniz Akturk's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Deniz Akturk is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Mustafa Deniz Akturk played?
Our database contains 65 games by Mustafa Deniz Akturk, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Deniz Akturk?
65 games by Mustafa Deniz Akturk 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.