Prepare against Mustafa Temel
Türkiye · World #123,553 classical · FIDE ID 34512357
When preparing against Mustafa Temel, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 56 games by Mustafa Temel, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Temel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Temel 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 | 1,684 | 1,695 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,684 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 23 | 7 | 26 | 41.1% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Temel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Temel's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 75.0% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Temel usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Temel usually continues Nd2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Temel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Temel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Mustafa Temel's chess games
All 56 games by Mustafa Temel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ilhan Serhat Salman | 1,959 | chT2-TUR | B27 |
| Jul 2018 | Mehmet Eren Gunay | 1,783 | chT2-TUR | B34 |
| Jul 2018 | Bulent Koray Karaca | 1,774 | chT2-TUR | B17 |
| Feb 2015 | Hakan Bulgurlu | 1,684 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B00 |
| Feb 2015 | Firat Aydin | 1,669 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 16 | 12 | 1,818 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,485 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,606 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,475 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Temel's chess games?
56 games by Mustafa Temel, from Mar 2015 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 Temel has played.
What does Mustafa Temel play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mustafa Temel opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Temel answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Temel play as White?
As White, Mustafa Temel's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Temel play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Temel most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mustafa Temel's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Temel is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Mustafa Temel played?
Our database contains 56 games by Mustafa Temel, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Temel?
56 games by Mustafa Temel 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.