Prepare against Emir Ozturk
CM · Türkiye · World #18,171 classical · FIDE ID 6302408
When preparing against Emir Ozturk, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Emir Ozturk, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emir Ozturk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emir 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 | 2,074 | 2,228 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,191 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,190 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 71 | 27 | 46 | 49.3% |
| As White | 70 | 38 | 13 | 19 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emir Ozturk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emir Ozturk's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 94.3% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues d5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 34.4% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Emir Ozturk's chess games
All 144 games by Emir Ozturk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 71 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Sergey Klimenko | 2,429 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A44 |
| Mar 2021 | Isak Storme | 2,397 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D05 |
| Jul 2010 | Umut Atakisi | 2,384 | chT-TUR | C11 |
| Jul 2018 | Diyap Buyukasik | 2,310 | chT2-TUR | E11 |
| Jul 2023 | Emre Emin Dedebas | 2,305 | TUR Cup | D22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 26 | 20.5 | 2,259 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 25 | 17 | 2,036 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,221 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,146 |
| 11th Kesan Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,979 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,061 |
| chT-TUR | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emir Ozturk's chess games?
144 games by Emir Ozturk, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Emir Ozturk has played.
What does Emir Ozturk play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Emir Ozturk opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emir Ozturk answers 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Emir Ozturk play as White?
As White, Emir Ozturk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emir Ozturk play as Black?
As Black, Emir Ozturk most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Emir Ozturk's FIDE rating?
Emir Ozturk is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Emir Ozturk played?
Our database contains 144 games by Emir Ozturk, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 27 draws, 46 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emir Ozturk?
144 games by Emir 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.