Prepare against Denizcan Temizkan
FM · Türkiye · World #7,912 classical · FIDE ID 6325157
Our database contains 301 games by Denizcan Temizkan, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denizcan Temizkan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denizcan Temizkan 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 | 2,207 | 2,214 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 124 | 92 | 85 | 41.2% |
| As White | 146 | 64 | 40 | 42 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 155 | 60 | 52 | 43 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denizcan Temizkan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denizcan Temizkan's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 93.2% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Temizkan usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Temizkan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Temizkan usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Temizkan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Temizkan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Temizkan usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 96.7% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 86.8% | 62.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
Denizcan Temizkan's chess games
All 301 games by Denizcan Temizkan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 124 wins, 92 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ravan Aliyev | 2,389 | 8th Baskent University Open | A56 |
| May 2017 | Nebojsa Nikolic | 2,378 | 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | E97 |
| Sep 2013 | Sameer Kathmale | 2,339 | 52nd Wch U20 | C86 |
| Sep 2013 | Milan Zajic | 2,302 | 23rd ch-EU U14 | A04 |
| Sep 2013 | Rakesh Kulkarni | 2,283 | 52nd Wch U20 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 52 | 22 | 1,970 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 30 | 17 | 1,998 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,987 |
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,550 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 2,232 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 1,888 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denizcan Temizkan's chess games?
301 games by Denizcan Temizkan, from Jul 2009 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 Denizcan Temizkan has played.
What does Denizcan Temizkan play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Denizcan Temizkan opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denizcan Temizkan answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Denizcan Temizkan play as White?
As White, Denizcan Temizkan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denizcan Temizkan play as Black?
As Black, Denizcan Temizkan most often plays: Italian Game (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Denizcan Temizkan's FIDE rating?
Denizcan Temizkan is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Denizcan Temizkan played?
Our database contains 301 games by Denizcan Temizkan, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 92 draws, 85 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denizcan Temizkan?
301 games by Denizcan Temizkan 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.