Prepare against Mustafa Sakalli
Türkiye · World #39,428 classical · FIDE ID 6301533
Our database contains 37 games by Mustafa Sakalli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Sakalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Sakalli 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 | 1,938 | 2,139 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Sakalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Sakalli's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sakalli usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sakalli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Sakalli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sakalli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sakalli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sakalli usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Mustafa Sakalli's chess games
All 37 games by Mustafa Sakalli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Mehmet Iyiol | 1,892 | TUR Cup | E92 |
| Feb 2011 | Murat Evrensel Bilgin | 1,869 | ch-TUR | A45 |
| Feb 2011 | Cem Gundogan | 1,833 | ch-TUR | B07 |
| Feb 2011 | Gulumser Oney | 1,770 | ch-TUR | C50 |
| Feb 2019 | Mehmet Halil Eremkere | 1,666 | TUR Cup | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 19 | 11 | 1,867 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| 4th Ankara Baskent Univ Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 2,048 |
| chT2-TUR | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Sakalli's chess games?
37 games by Mustafa Sakalli, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Sakalli has played.
What does Mustafa Sakalli play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mustafa Sakalli opens with 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Sakalli answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Sakalli play as White?
As White, Mustafa Sakalli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Sakalli play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Sakalli most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mustafa Sakalli's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Sakalli is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mustafa Sakalli played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mustafa Sakalli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Sakalli?
37 games by Mustafa Sakalli 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.