Prepare against Sumeyye Gulceken
Türkiye · World #98,076 classical · FIDE ID 34511962
When preparing against Sumeyye Gulceken, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Sumeyye Gulceken, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sumeyye Gulceken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sumeyye Gulceken 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 | 1,735 | 1,799 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,753 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,674 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 31 | 14 | 18 | 49.2% |
| As White | 37 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sumeyye Gulceken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sumeyye Gulceken's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 94.6% | 65.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 65.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Gulceken usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gulceken usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gulceken usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gulceken usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Sumeyye Gulceken's chess games
All 63 games by Sumeyye Gulceken in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 31 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Cengiz Can Acar | 1,755 | Istanbul Open B | D45 |
| May 2026 | Deniz Tas | 1,641 | Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | A01 |
| May 2026 | Seda Irem Kibrit | 1,600 | Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | D17 |
| Aug 2026 | Merve Ipek Deniz | 1,556 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B41 |
| Aug 2023 | Hikmet Bagci | 1,544 | Kesan Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 16 | 7 | 1,349 |
| ch-TUR w | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,516 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,440 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 8 | 7 | 1,664 |
| Kesan Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,627 |
| Arzum Türkiye Kadınlar Satranç Şampiyonası 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,603 |
| Istanbul Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sumeyye Gulceken's chess games?
63 games by Sumeyye Gulceken, from Aug 2014 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 Sumeyye Gulceken has played.
What does Sumeyye Gulceken play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sumeyye Gulceken opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sumeyye Gulceken answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sumeyye Gulceken play as White?
As White, Sumeyye Gulceken's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sumeyye Gulceken play as Black?
As Black, Sumeyye Gulceken most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sumeyye Gulceken's FIDE rating?
Sumeyye Gulceken is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sumeyye Gulceken played?
Our database contains 63 games by Sumeyye Gulceken, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sumeyye Gulceken?
63 games by Sumeyye Gulceken 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.