Prepare against Tugrul Turel
DEU · World #4,003 classical · FIDE ID 26338408
When preparing against Tugrul Turel, expect 1.e4 in 100% 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, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Tugrul Turel, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,303 | 2,303 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,208 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 15 | 26 | 39.7% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
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 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Turel usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Turel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Turel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Tugrul Turel's chess games
All 68 games by Tugrul Turel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Raphael Kracht | 2,329 | German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group A | C26 |
| Jul 2026 | Johannes Tschernatsch | 2,313 | German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group A | B50 |
| Aug 2024 | Lukas Schulz | 2,298 | ch-Bayern 95th | C37 |
| Jul 2026 | Henrik Petersen | 2,296 | German Amateur Chess Championship 2026 (DSAM) | Group A | B50 |
| Aug 2024 | Zalan Andreas Lang | 2,220 | ch-Bayern 95th | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,241 |
| ch-Bayern 95th | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,700 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,030 |
| 100 Jahre Schachklub Kufstein Senn Gruppe Open | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 13th Split Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2,146 |
| 1.Schach Open im Münchner Oberland | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tugrul Turel's chess games?
68 games by Tugrul Turel, from Aug 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 Tugrul Turel has played.
What does Tugrul Turel play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Tugrul Turel opens with 1.e4 (100% 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 (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 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 35 games.
What is Tugrul Turel's FIDE rating?
Tugrul Turel is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tugrul Turel played?
Our database contains 68 games by Tugrul Turel, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tugrul Turel?
68 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.