Prepare against Gokhan Narman
Türkiye · World #45,168 classical · FIDE ID 6307302
When preparing against Gokhan Narman, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 160 games by Gokhan Narman, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gokhan Narman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gokhan Narman 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 | 1,913 | 2,163 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,010 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 67 | 25 | 68 | 41.9% |
| As White | 80 | 40 | 14 | 26 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 27 | 11 | 42 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gokhan Narman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gokhan Narman's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 70.0% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 22 | 27.5% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Narman usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Narman usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Narman usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Narman usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Narman usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Narman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 54.3% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 50.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
Gokhan Narman's chess games
All 160 games by Gokhan Narman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 67 wins, 25 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Mark Helbig | 2,350 | 19th ch-NATO | E44 |
| Aug 2006 | Stephane Sorbe | 2,323 | 17th ch-NATO | A85 |
| Feb 2008 | Hakan Erdogan | 2,282 | ch-TUR Open | D41 |
| Mar 2010 | Faruk Keler | 2,265 | ch-TUR | D12 |
| Oct 2010 | Gyorgy Marti | 2,225 | 21st ch-NATO | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 31 | 14.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,211 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| 11th Istanbul Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gokhan Narman's chess games?
160 games by Gokhan Narman, from Apr 2006 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 Gokhan Narman has played.
What does Gokhan Narman play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Gokhan Narman opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gokhan Narman answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gokhan Narman play as White?
As White, Gokhan Narman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gokhan Narman play as Black?
As Black, Gokhan Narman most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Gokhan Narman's FIDE rating?
Gokhan Narman is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Gokhan Narman played?
Our database contains 160 games by Gokhan Narman, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 25 draws, 68 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gokhan Narman?
160 games by Gokhan Narman 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.