Prepare against Burak Ozalp
CM · Türkiye · World #17,416 classical · FIDE ID 6314210
Our database contains 606 games by Burak Ozalp, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Burak Ozalp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Burak Ozalp 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 | 2,081 | 2,206 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,111 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,106 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 606 | 241 | 63 | 302 | 39.8% |
| As White | 305 | 122 | 30 | 153 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 301 | 119 | 33 | 149 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Burak Ozalp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Burak Ozalp's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 62.3% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 56 | 18.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 16.1% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.3% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ozalp usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ozalp usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ozalp usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ozalp usually continues Nc3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ozalp usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Ozalp usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 59.1% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 28 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 10.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.4% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 65.7% | 36.9% |
| d5 | 19 | 19.2% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 14.1% | 57.1% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Burak Ozalp's chess games
All 606 games by Burak Ozalp in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 241 wins, 63 draws, 302 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 22/5/19 | 47.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,471 | Ayvalik Begonvil | B06 |
| Aug 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2023 | L M S T De Silva | 2,433 | Titled Tue Early | A12 |
| Jun 2023 | Aman Hambleton | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jun 2023 | Roberto Calderin Gonzalez | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 377 | 154 | 2,135 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 28 | 17 | 2,086 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,028 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 22 | 14 | 2,040 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 15 | 2,111 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 8 | 2,054 |
| Ayvalik Begonvil | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| 1st Mersin Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Burak Ozalp's chess games?
606 games by Burak Ozalp, from Oct 2007 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 Burak Ozalp has played.
What does Burak Ozalp play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Burak Ozalp opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Burak Ozalp answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Burak Ozalp play as White?
As White, Burak Ozalp's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Burak Ozalp play as Black?
As Black, Burak Ozalp most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Burak Ozalp's FIDE rating?
Burak Ozalp is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (May 2023).
How many games has Burak Ozalp played?
Our database contains 606 games by Burak Ozalp, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 63 draws, 302 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Burak Ozalp?
606 games by Burak Ozalp 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.