Prepare against Necmettin Korkmaz
CM · Türkiye · World #21,127 classical · FIDE ID 6303285
When preparing against Necmettin Korkmaz, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,018 games by Necmettin Korkmaz, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Necmettin Korkmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Necmettin Korkmaz 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 | 2,048 | 2,210 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,151 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,237 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,018 | 414 | 114 | 490 | 40.7% |
| As White | 517 | 215 | 59 | 243 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 501 | 199 | 55 | 247 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Necmettin Korkmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Necmettin Korkmaz's side.
First moves as White (517 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 474 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 7.9% | 42.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 136 | 59.1% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 42 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 14.3% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 7.4% | 73.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 147 | 86.0% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 12.9% | 29.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Necmettin Korkmaz's chess games
All 1,018 games by Necmettin Korkmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 414 wins, 114 draws, 490 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 114 | 46/9/59 | 40.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 36 | 17/4/15 | 47.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/5/17 | 37.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 55 | 21/4/30 | 38.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 38 | 17/5/16 | 44.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 37 | 17/1/19 | 45.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 3/5/13 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Jun 2021 | Dennis Wagner | 2,572 | Titled Tue | B45 |
| Mar 2021 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,546 | Titled Tue | C14 |
| Apr 2021 | Michael Richter | 2,501 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | D09 |
| Apr 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,494 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 645 | 290.5 | 2,222 |
| chT-TUR | 2022 | 49 | 20 | 2,155 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 35 | 22.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 33 | 16 | 2,098 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 28 | 13 | 2,262 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 23 | 11 | 2,322 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,232 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 13 | 4 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Necmettin Korkmaz's chess games?
1,018 games by Necmettin Korkmaz, from Jul 2003 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 Necmettin Korkmaz has played.
What does Necmettin Korkmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 517 games with White in our database, Necmettin Korkmaz opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Necmettin Korkmaz answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Necmettin Korkmaz play as White?
As White, Necmettin Korkmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (114 games, 40.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 517 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Necmettin Korkmaz play as Black?
As Black, Necmettin Korkmaz most often plays: Slav Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Albin Countergambit (37 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 501 games.
What is Necmettin Korkmaz's FIDE rating?
Necmettin Korkmaz is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Necmettin Korkmaz played?
Our database contains 1,018 games by Necmettin Korkmaz, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 414 wins, 114 draws, 490 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Necmettin Korkmaz?
1,018 games by Necmettin Korkmaz 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.