Prepare against Okan Bulgurlu
CM · Türkiye · World #19,342 classical · FIDE ID 6352316
Our database contains 377 games by Okan Bulgurlu, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Okan Bulgurlu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Okan Bulgurlu 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 | 2,063 | 2,063 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,964 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 149 | 41 | 187 | 39.5% |
| As White | 187 | 70 | 25 | 92 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 190 | 79 | 16 | 95 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Okan Bulgurlu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Okan Bulgurlu's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 46.0% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 82 | 43.9% | 40.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bulgurlu usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bulgurlu usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bulgurlu usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bulgurlu usually continues c4 (23.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bulgurlu usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bulgurlu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 56.9% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 24 | 22.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 10.1% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.6% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 61.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Okan Bulgurlu's chess games
All 377 games by Okan Bulgurlu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 149 wins, 41 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Can Durak | 2,445 | 1st Burhaniye Oren Open | A46 |
| Jan 2023 | Richard Mladek | 2,416 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Sep 2022 | Alex Krstulovic | 2,411 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Kundu Kaustuv | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jan 2025 | Alex Golding | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 234 | 89 | 2,104 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 29 | 16 | 2,095 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 27 | 17.5 | 1,929 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 21 | 13 | 1,935 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,043 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,935 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,943 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Okan Bulgurlu's chess games?
377 games by Okan Bulgurlu, from Sep 2010 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 Okan Bulgurlu has played.
What does Okan Bulgurlu play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Okan Bulgurlu opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Okan Bulgurlu answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Okan Bulgurlu play as White?
As White, Okan Bulgurlu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Okan Bulgurlu play as Black?
As Black, Okan Bulgurlu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Okan Bulgurlu's FIDE rating?
Okan Bulgurlu is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Okan Bulgurlu played?
Our database contains 377 games by Okan Bulgurlu, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 41 draws, 187 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Okan Bulgurlu?
377 games by Okan Bulgurlu 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.