Prepare against Ilhami Goktug Ozen
Türkiye · World #20,939 classical · FIDE ID 44532687
When preparing against Ilhami Goktug Ozen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ilhami Goktug Ozen, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilhami Goktug Ozen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilhami Goktug Ozen 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 | 2,050 | 2,097 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,716 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 26.4% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilhami Goktug Ozen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilhami Goktug Ozen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Ozen usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Ozen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Ozen usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Ilhami Goktug Ozen's chess games
All 53 games by Ilhami Goktug Ozen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Yesil,Mehdi | 2,041 | Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | A08 |
| Dec 2024 | Monika Zhezhovska | 1,981 | Skopje Open | B28 |
| Jul 2025 | E Aydin | 1,976 | 8th Baskent University Open | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Umut Aydemir | 1,972 | Skopje Open | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Sina Mete Urun | 1,874 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,934 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,838 |
| 28th EU-ch U08 | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilhami Goktug Ozen's chess games?
53 games by Ilhami Goktug Ozen, from Nov 2017 to Aug 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 Ilhami Goktug Ozen has played.
What does Ilhami Goktug Ozen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ilhami Goktug Ozen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilhami Goktug Ozen answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Ilhami Goktug Ozen play as White?
As White, Ilhami Goktug Ozen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilhami Goktug Ozen play as Black?
As Black, Ilhami Goktug Ozen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ilhami Goktug Ozen's FIDE rating?
Ilhami Goktug Ozen is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilhami Goktug Ozen played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ilhami Goktug Ozen, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 21 draws, 18 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilhami Goktug Ozen?
53 games by Ilhami Goktug Ozen 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.