Prepare against Efe Ozturk
Türkiye · World #12,919 classical · FIDE ID 51619571
When preparing against Efe Ozturk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games).
Our database contains 31 games by Efe Ozturk, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Efe Ozturk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efe Ozturk 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 | 2,131 | 2,131 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,879 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 219 rated games against 198 different opponents, across 26 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 107 | 53 | 22 | 32 | 49.5% | 1,803 | 1,860 | 11 |
| Rapid | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 52.4% | 1,863 | 1,892 | 8 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 44.4% | 1,631 | 1,631 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 79 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 40.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 76 | 48 | 14 | 14 | 63.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 23 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 31 | 9 | 13 | 1,902 | 2,016 |
| 2025 | 61 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 1,829 | 1,892 |
| 2024 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 1,736 | 1,852 |
| 2023 | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 1,410 | 1,522 |
| 2022 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1,304 | 1,271 |
| 2021 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1,658 | 1,258 |
Where Efe Ozturk has played
Türkiye (23) · Greece (3) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efe Ozturk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efe Ozturk's side.
First moves as White (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Efe Ozturk's chess games
All 31 games by Efe Ozturk in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Bora Savran | 2,084 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | C56 |
| Jan 2026 | Poyraz Efe Asici | 2,075 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Neoklis Dristellas | 2,039 | 7th SKG Open | C03 |
| Aug 2025 | Konstantinos Konstantelias | 1,983 | 7th SKG Open | C00 |
| Aug 2024 | Igli Naci | 1,800 | 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,062 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,957 |
| Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,742 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,989 |
| 5th Thessaloniki SKG Open B | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,150 |
| 1st Burhaniye Oren Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,990 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,544 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efe Ozturk's chess games?
31 games by Efe Ozturk, from Dec 2022 to Nov 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 Efe Ozturk has played.
What does Efe Ozturk play on the first move as White?
Across 6 games with White in our database, Efe Ozturk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efe Ozturk answers 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Efe Ozturk play as White?
As White, Efe Ozturk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efe Ozturk play as Black?
As Black, Efe Ozturk most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Efe Ozturk's FIDE rating?
Efe Ozturk is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Efe Ozturk played?
Our database contains 31 games by Efe Ozturk, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efe Ozturk?
31 games by Efe Ozturk 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.