Prepare against Ege Koksal
IM · Türkiye · World #3,309 classical · FIDE ID 6317626
Our database contains 939 games by Ege Koksal, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ege Koksal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ege Koksal 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 | 2,405 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,360 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,307 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 939 | 391 | 289 | 259 | 41.6% |
| As White | 462 | 224 | 138 | 100 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 477 | 167 | 151 | 159 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ege Koksal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ege Koksal's side.
First moves as White (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 374 | 81.0% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 63 | 13.6% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 3.7% | 70.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Koksal usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Koksal usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Koksal usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 68.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nc3 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 189 | 74.4% | 46.3% |
| c6 | 45 | 17.7% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 4.3% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 57.0% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 37.5% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Ege Koksal's chess games
All 939 games by Ege Koksal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 391 wins, 289 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 57 | 25/17/15 | 43.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 21/20/11 | 40.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 12/9/10 | 38.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 45 | 12/15/18 | 26.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 12/11/20 | 27.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 4/11/12 | 14.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,721 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
| Aug 2024 | Ray Robson | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | E01 |
| Jan 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,625 | Titled Tue Late | C43 |
| Jul 2016 | Benjamin Bok | 2,613 | 14th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 186 | 103.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-TUR | 2022 | 93 | 52 | 2,277 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 88 | 43.5 | 2,168 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 44 | 35.5 | 2,300 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 24 | 16 | 2,294 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,396 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,335 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mert Yilmazyerli (11 games) · Esat Baglan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ege Koksal's chess games?
939 games by Ege Koksal, from Oct 2008 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 Ege Koksal has played.
What does Ege Koksal play on the first move as White?
Across 462 games with White in our database, Ege Koksal opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ege Koksal answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ege Koksal play as White?
As White, Ege Koksal's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 40.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 51.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 462 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ege Koksal play as Black?
As Black, Ege Koksal most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 26.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 477 games.
What is Ege Koksal's FIDE rating?
Ege Koksal is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Ege Koksal played?
Our database contains 939 games by Ege Koksal, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 289 draws, 259 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ege Koksal?
939 games by Ege Koksal 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.