Prepare against Halil Tozaki
Türkiye · World #51,786 classical · FIDE ID 6302505
When preparing against Halil Tozaki, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Halil Tozaki, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Halil Tozaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Halil Tozaki 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 | 1,886 | 2,108 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,958 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 42 | 29 | 38 | 38.5% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 21 | 9 | 25 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Halil Tozaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Halil Tozaki's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 98.1% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tozaki usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tozaki usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Tozaki usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Tozaki usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Halil Tozaki's chess games
All 109 games by Halil Tozaki 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: 42 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Pavlos Constantinou | 2,050 | ch-CYP | D15 |
| Aug 2026 | Georg Mueller | 2,046 | 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | D02 |
| May 2024 | Kai Steiner | 2,039 | Bodensee Open | B41 |
| May 2023 | Mustafa Sabri Kocak | 2,036 | ch-TUR Seniors 65 | A48 |
| Feb 2012 | Christianna Markidou | 1,853 | ch-CYP | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CYP | 2012 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,785 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| Saraybahce GP | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,465 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 1,841 |
| 23. Rheinland-Pfalz Senioren Open | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,969 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Halil Tozaki's chess games?
109 games by Halil Tozaki, 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 Halil Tozaki has played.
What does Halil Tozaki play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Halil Tozaki opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Halil Tozaki answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Halil Tozaki play as White?
As White, Halil Tozaki's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Halil Tozaki play as Black?
As Black, Halil Tozaki most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Halil Tozaki's FIDE rating?
Halil Tozaki is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Halil Tozaki played?
Our database contains 109 games by Halil Tozaki, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Halil Tozaki?
109 games by Halil Tozaki 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.