Vahap Sanal vs Ediz Gurel
GM Vahap Sanal (2542) · GM Ediz Gurel (2643)
Vahap Sanal and Ediz Gurel have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sanal leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanal | Draws | Gurel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanal with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Gurel with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanal | Draws | Gurel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanal | Draws | Gurel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Sofia Cup 2026 - Balkan Rapid & Blitz Championships | Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Ediz Gurel | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Ediz Gurel | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Oct 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Mar 2023 | Ediz Gurel | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23rd ch-EU |
| Mar 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Ankara TBMM Cup Gp2 |
| May 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Ediz Gurel | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vahap Sanal and Ediz Gurel?
In 10 recorded games, Vahap Sanal has 3 wins, Ediz Gurel has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Vahap Sanal and Ediz Gurel played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Vahap Sanal and Ediz Gurel play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.