Prepare against Taylan Guelsen
CM · DEU · World #18,833 classical · FIDE ID 24603635
Our database contains 214 games by Taylan Guelsen, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taylan Guelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taylan Guelsen 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 | 2,068 | 2,213 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,087 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 85 | 56 | 73 | 39.7% |
| As White | 107 | 47 | 35 | 25 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 107 | 38 | 21 | 48 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taylan Guelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taylan Guelsen's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 42.1% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 28.0% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 25 | 23.4% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Guelsen usually continues Bf4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Guelsen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Guelsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Guelsen usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Guelsen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Guelsen usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 31.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 25.0% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 20.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 42.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Taylan Guelsen's chess games
All 214 games by Taylan Guelsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 85 wins, 56 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Iain Gourlay | 2,401 | Bruges Masters Open | C79 |
| Feb 2012 | Ruediger Seger | 2,390 | Solingen Karneval Open | B19 |
| Jul 2017 | Zoya Schleining | 2,369 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | A43 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexej Wagner | 2,277 | 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Klaus-Juergen Lutz | 2,251 | ch-Hessen | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2013 | 14 | 10 | 2,038 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,887 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-Hessen | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,162 |
| 55th Groningen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,141 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taylan Guelsen's chess games?
214 games by Taylan Guelsen, from Jan 2004 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 Taylan Guelsen has played.
What does Taylan Guelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Taylan Guelsen opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taylan Guelsen answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Taylan Guelsen play as White?
As White, Taylan Guelsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taylan Guelsen play as Black?
As Black, Taylan Guelsen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Taylan Guelsen's FIDE rating?
Taylan Guelsen is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Taylan Guelsen played?
Our database contains 214 games by Taylan Guelsen, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 56 draws, 73 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taylan Guelsen?
214 games by Taylan Guelsen 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.