Prepare against Ekrem Koso
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #7,848 classical · FIDE ID 14402084
Our database contains 94 games by Ekrem Koso, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekrem Koso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekrem Koso 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 | 2,208 | 2,232 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,283 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,256 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 26 | 37 | 31 | 27.7% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekrem Koso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekrem Koso's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 13.3% | 91.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Koso usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Koso usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Koso usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 91.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Koso usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Koso usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Koso usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Ekrem Koso's chess games
All 94 games by Ekrem Koso in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Jul 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: 26 wins, 37 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B38 | English Opening | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1994 | Helmut Wiens | 2,215 | Oberliga Nord W 9495 | B07 |
| Aug 2007 | Dragan Dugonjic | 2,129 | chT1-BIH CFFBH | C11 |
| Aug 2008 | Milenko Grujic | 2,086 | chT-BIH 1 | E62 |
| Jun 2009 | Dubravko Kovacic | 2,086 | BIH chT2-CFFBH | A14 |
| Aug 2012 | Srdjan Zlobec | 2,079 | chT1A-BIH | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BIH | 2003 | 15 | 5 | 2,208 |
| 29th chT-BIH | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
| chT1A-BIH CFFBH | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 28th chT1A-BIH | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-BIH 1 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,229 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9495 | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Gorazde Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| Omis Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekrem Koso's chess games?
94 games by Ekrem Koso, from Jul 2003 to Jul 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 Ekrem Koso has played.
What does Ekrem Koso play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ekrem Koso opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekrem Koso answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ekrem Koso play as White?
As White, Ekrem Koso's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekrem Koso play as Black?
As Black, Ekrem Koso most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ekrem Koso's FIDE rating?
Ekrem Koso is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Ekrem Koso played?
Our database contains 94 games by Ekrem Koso, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 37 draws, 31 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekrem Koso?
94 games by Ekrem Koso 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.