after a short period of time only, the club of güneş gained considerable success and became the feared opponent of the major istanbul clubs. since güneş consisted of several former galatasaray members, a special rivalry developed between both teams, which even extended off the field. they experienced their golden age in the 1937–38 season, when they became istanbul league and national league champions. it was also the same year, only five years after their foundation, that the club dissolved unexpectedly in a sudden manner.