Prepare against Kaan Ozcan
FM · Türkiye · World #6,423 classical · FIDE ID 34566422
When preparing against Kaan Ozcan, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 508 games by Kaan Ozcan, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kaan Ozcan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaan Ozcan 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 | 2,238 | 2,329 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,153 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 160 | 59 | 289 | 31.5% |
| As White | 258 | 95 | 28 | 135 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 250 | 65 | 31 | 154 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaan Ozcan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaan Ozcan's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 153 | 59.8% | 40.8% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 16.4% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 24 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 23 | 9.0% | 41.3% |
| a3 | 13 | 5.1% | 69.2% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ozcan usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ozcan usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ozcan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ozcan usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ozcan usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Ozcan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 60.6% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 20 | 18.3% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 58.2% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 38.8% | 36.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Kaan Ozcan's chess games
All 508 games by Kaan Ozcan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 160 wins, 59 draws, 289 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/4/22 | 29.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 4/4/15 | 17.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 1/3/11 | 6.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,708 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D12 |
| Apr 2026 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,647 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A36 |
| Jul 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | D37 |
| Feb 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,598 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A37 |
| Oct 2023 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 268 | 96.5 | 2,204 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 43 | 18.5 | 2,244 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 10 | 2,263 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,051 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 14 | 5 | 2,213 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 12 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaan Ozcan's chess games?
508 games by Kaan Ozcan, from Jan 2016 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 Kaan Ozcan has played.
What does Kaan Ozcan play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Kaan Ozcan opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaan Ozcan answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kaan Ozcan play as White?
As White, Kaan Ozcan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaan Ozcan play as Black?
As Black, Kaan Ozcan most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Kaan Ozcan's FIDE rating?
Kaan Ozcan is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Kaan Ozcan played?
Our database contains 508 games by Kaan Ozcan, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 59 draws, 289 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaan Ozcan?
508 games by Kaan Ozcan 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.