Prepare against Sungur Gursu
Türkiye · World #63,620 classical · FIDE ID 26365014
When preparing against Sungur Gursu, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 54 games by Sungur Gursu, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sungur Gursu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sungur Gursu 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 | 1,843 | 1,908 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 28 | 7 | 19 | 51.9% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sungur Gursu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sungur Gursu's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 32.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Gursu usually continues f3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Gursu usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Gursu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gursu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gursu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gursu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Sungur Gursu's chess games
All 54 games by Sungur Gursu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Enes Yusuf Maruflu | 2,118 | TUR Cup | A51 |
| Mar 2022 | Veli Kayan | 1,921 | TUR Cup | A08 |
| Nov 2023 | Mohamd Hussam Din Kadrash | 1,907 | 7th Mersin Open B | A80 |
| May 2026 | Erdem Emre | 1,837 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | B00 |
| Apr 2022 | Halil Ibrahim Kurdas | 1,833 | TUR Cup | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 20 | 13.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,504 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 7th Mersin Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,687 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,831 |
| ch-TUR U13-U18 | 2020 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,523 |
| ch-TUR U17 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sungur Gursu's chess games?
54 games by Sungur Gursu, from Feb 2019 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 Sungur Gursu has played.
What does Sungur Gursu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sungur Gursu opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sungur Gursu answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sungur Gursu play as White?
As White, Sungur Gursu's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Paleface Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sungur Gursu play as Black?
As Black, Sungur Gursu most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sungur Gursu's FIDE rating?
Sungur Gursu is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Sungur Gursu played?
Our database contains 54 games by Sungur Gursu, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sungur Gursu?
54 games by Sungur Gursu 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.