Prepare against Talha Gunes Turk
Türkiye · World #21,423 classical · FIDE ID 34588361
When preparing against Talha Gunes Turk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Talha Gunes Turk, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Talha Gunes Turk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talha Gunes Turk 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 | 2,046 | 2,046 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talha Gunes Turk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talha Gunes Turk's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Turk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Turk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Turk usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Talha Gunes Turk's chess games
All 34 games by Talha Gunes Turk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Anton Zlatkov | 2,149 | chT-EU U18 | B50 |
| Aug 2024 | Can Baylav | 2,119 | Turkish Cup 2024 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Gabriela Tokarz | 2,074 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | D45 |
| Aug 2026 | Filippo Camana | 2,040 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | B34 |
| Aug 2026 | Bence Jokai | 2,033 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,824 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,797 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,723 |
| Round 2: Turk, Talha Gunes - Maksimovic, Suzana | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
| 19th Kalamaria International 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,626 |
| 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talha Gunes Turk's chess games?
34 games by Talha Gunes Turk, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Talha Gunes Turk has played.
What does Talha Gunes Turk play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Talha Gunes Turk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talha Gunes Turk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Talha Gunes Turk play as White?
As White, Talha Gunes Turk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talha Gunes Turk play as Black?
As Black, Talha Gunes Turk most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Talha Gunes Turk's FIDE rating?
Talha Gunes Turk is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Talha Gunes Turk played?
Our database contains 34 games by Talha Gunes Turk, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talha Gunes Turk?
34 games by Talha Gunes Turk 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.