Prepare against Bahadir Ozen
IM · Türkiye · World #3,330 classical · FIDE ID 6337058
When preparing against Bahadir Ozen, expect 1.g3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (30%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,455 games by Bahadir Ozen, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bahadir Ozen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bahadir Ozen 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 | 2,326 | 2,389 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,349 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,503 | 2,503 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,455 | 658 | 458 | 339 | 45.2% |
| As White | 725 | 343 | 237 | 145 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 730 | 315 | 221 | 194 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bahadir Ozen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bahadir Ozen's side.
First moves as White (725 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 304 | 41.9% | 68.9% |
| Nf3 | 183 | 25.2% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 150 | 20.7% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 40 | 5.5% | 58.8% |
| b3 | 18 | 2.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 1.9% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 42% of White games, 68.9% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ozen usually continues Nf3 (71.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ozen usually continues Bg2 (70.6% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ozen usually continues Bg2 (65.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ozen usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ozen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ozen usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 105 | 29.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 97 | 26.9% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 70 | 19.4% | 68.6% |
| d6 | 60 | 16.6% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 3.6% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 3.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 29.8% | 45.1% |
| d6 | 60 | 24.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 42 | 17.4% | 70.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.3% | 81.3% |
| b6 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
Bahadir Ozen's chess games
All 1,455 games by Bahadir Ozen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 658 wins, 458 draws, 339 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 171 | 90/56/25 | 52.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 143 | 76/37/30 | 53.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 172 | 82/48/42 | 47.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 46 | 25/10/11 | 54.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | David Navara | 2,736 | ch-EU blitz | E55 |
| Feb 2016 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,732 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| Dec 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,694 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A07 |
| Nov 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,657 | Titled Tue | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 839 | 526.5 | 2,452 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 59 | 30 | 2,145 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 18 | 13 | 2,189 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,283 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 15 | 10 | 2,522 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 15 | 11 | 2,300 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,461 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 13 | 10 | 2,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bahadir Ozen's chess games?
1,455 games by Bahadir Ozen, from Nov 2009 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 Bahadir Ozen has played.
What does Bahadir Ozen play on the first move as White?
Across 725 games with White in our database, Bahadir Ozen opens with 1.g3 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bahadir Ozen answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Bahadir Ozen play as White?
As White, Bahadir Ozen's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (171 games, 52.6% win rate); Réti Opening (143 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 725 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bahadir Ozen play as Black?
As Black, Bahadir Ozen most often plays: Modern Defense (172 games, 47.7% win rate); Philidor (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 730 games.
What is Bahadir Ozen's FIDE rating?
Bahadir Ozen is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,503 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Bahadir Ozen played?
Our database contains 1,455 games by Bahadir Ozen, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 658 wins, 458 draws, 339 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bahadir Ozen?
1,455 games by Bahadir Ozen 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.