Prepare against Mustafa Elmas
Türkiye · World #88,008 classical · FIDE ID 6309682
When preparing against Mustafa Elmas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 70 games by Mustafa Elmas, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Elmas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Elmas 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 | 1,764 | 1,949 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,942 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,890 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 37 | 5 | 28 | 52.9% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 57.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Elmas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Elmas's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Elmas usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Elmas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Elmas usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Mustafa Elmas's chess games
All 70 games by Mustafa Elmas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 37 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Farage Mahdia | 2,105 | 11th Istanbul Open A | B46 |
| Oct 2013 | Andrej Vospernik | 2,099 | 12th Istanbul Open A | B21 |
| Oct 2013 | Salih Muratoglu | 2,069 | 12th Istanbul Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2012 | Victor M. Moreno Giron | 1,999 | 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | C02 |
| Dec 2013 | David Pol Guiscafre | 1,997 | 12th Benidorm Open U2000 | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,642 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,897 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,872 |
| 12th Istanbul Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 10th Benidorm Open U2200 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Elmas's chess games?
70 games by Mustafa Elmas, from Apr 2007 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 Elmas has played.
What does Mustafa Elmas play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Mustafa Elmas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Elmas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Elmas play as White?
As White, Mustafa Elmas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Elmas play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Elmas most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Mustafa Elmas's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Elmas is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Mustafa Elmas played?
Our database contains 70 games by Mustafa Elmas, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Elmas?
70 games by Mustafa Elmas 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.