Prepare against Tugrul Turel

DEU · World #4,270 classical · FIDE ID 26338408

When preparing against Tugrul Turel, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 18 games.

Our database contains 84 games by Tugrul Turel, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tugrul Turel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tugrul Turel 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tugrul Turel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tugrul Turel's side.

First moves as White (42 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.0% score
  • …c5 (49% of these games) — Turel usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Turel usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
  • …e6 (15% of these games) — Turel usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
• 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d6 (100% of these games) — Turel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)

Tugrul Turel's chess games

All 84 games by Tugrul Turel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 28 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Tugrul Turel's chess games?

84 games by Tugrul Turel, from Aug 2019 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 Tugrul Turel has played.

What does Tugrul Turel play on the first move as White?

Across 42 games with White in our database, Tugrul Turel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tugrul Turel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Tugrul Turel play as White?

As White, Tugrul Turel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Tugrul Turel play as Black?

As Black, Tugrul Turel most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.

What is Tugrul Turel's FIDE rating?

Tugrul Turel is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Tugrul Turel played?

Our database contains 84 games by Tugrul Turel, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 28 losses (41.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Tugrul Turel?

84 games by Tugrul Turel 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.

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