Prepare against Ervin Ozkan
CM · Türkiye · World #8,814 classical · FIDE ID 6306004
When preparing against Ervin Ozkan, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.3% over 53 games.
Our database contains 476 games by Ervin Ozkan, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Ozkan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin Ozkan 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 | 2,190 | 2,273 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,235 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,259 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 476 | 205 | 109 | 162 | 43.1% |
| As White | 240 | 120 | 49 | 71 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 236 | 85 | 60 | 91 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Ozkan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Ozkan's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 93.8% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Bf4 (68.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Bf4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 55.8% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 28 | 24.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 13.3% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.2% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 84.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 15.7% | 46.2% |
Ervin Ozkan's chess games
All 476 games by Ervin Ozkan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 205 wins, 109 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 106 | 57/19/30 | 53.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 63 | 27/14/22 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 15/19/19 | 28.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 34 | 13/7/14 | 38.2% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,631 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| May 2021 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| May 2021 | Jure Skoberne | 2,561 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| May 2021 | Conrad Holt | 2,549 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Afanasiev | 2,519 | Titled Tue | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 173 | 102.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-TUR | 2022 | 50 | 23.5 | 2,180 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 33 | 23 | 2,088 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 26 | 15 | 2,222 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,219 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,205 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Ozkan's chess games?
476 games by Ervin Ozkan, from Apr 2005 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 Ervin Ozkan has played.
What does Ervin Ozkan play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Ervin Ozkan opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Ozkan answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ervin Ozkan play as White?
As White, Ervin Ozkan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (106 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 42.9% win rate); Rat Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Ozkan play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Ozkan most often plays: Slav Defense (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Ervin Ozkan's FIDE rating?
Ervin Ozkan is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ervin Ozkan played?
Our database contains 476 games by Ervin Ozkan, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 109 draws, 162 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Ozkan?
476 games by Ervin Ozkan 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.