Prepare against Oguzhan Direk
DEU · World #15,942 classical · FIDE ID 16294343
Our database contains 80 games by Oguzhan Direk, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oguzhan Direk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oguzhan Direk 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 | 2,096 | 2,100 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,912 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 12 | 34 | 42.5% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 19 | 5 | 16 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oguzhan Direk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oguzhan Direk's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 92.5% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Direk usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Direk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Direk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Direk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Direk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Oguzhan Direk's chess games
All 80 games by Oguzhan Direk in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 34 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 28 | 7/4/17 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Horak,Jan | 2,172 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexikov,A | 2,099 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B47 |
| Apr 2026 | Finn Crispin Burnus | 2,037 | LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U18 | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Laurentius Nguyen | 2,032 | LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U18 | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Nathanael Wetterau | 1,971 | LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U18 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,470 |
| Krefeld Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,645 |
| ch-GER Youth-C | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,322 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oguzhan Direk's chess games?
80 games by Oguzhan Direk, from Aug 2022 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 Oguzhan Direk has played.
What does Oguzhan Direk play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Oguzhan Direk opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oguzhan Direk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Oguzhan Direk play as White?
As White, Oguzhan Direk's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oguzhan Direk play as Black?
As Black, Oguzhan Direk most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Oguzhan Direk's FIDE rating?
Oguzhan Direk is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Oguzhan Direk played?
Our database contains 80 games by Oguzhan Direk, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oguzhan Direk?
80 games by Oguzhan Direk 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.