Prepare against Ozgun Sahin
FM · Türkiye · World #6,339 classical · FIDE ID 6328121
Our database contains 655 games by Ozgun Sahin, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ozgun Sahin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ozgun Sahin 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 | 2,239 | 2,376 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 655 | 186 | 198 | 271 | 28.4% |
| As White | 317 | 103 | 106 | 108 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 338 | 83 | 92 | 163 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ozgun Sahin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ozgun Sahin's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 83.0% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 50 | 15.8% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d4 (48.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nc3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sahin usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sahin usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 77.6% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 20 | 13.2% | 27.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.3% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 41.9% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 23.1% | 31.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 13.7% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 12.8% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Ozgun Sahin's chess games
All 655 games by Ozgun Sahin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 186 wins, 198 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 10/11/19 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,534 | 3rd Cesme Open | D01 |
| Jun 2024 | Gergely Aczel | 2,502 | Pristina Balkan Open A | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,472 | Niksic Kontic Memorial | C45 |
| Oct 2016 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,469 | Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | B31 |
| Sep 2011 | Giga Quparadze | 2,462 | 10th Izmir Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 27 | 11 | 2,139 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,240 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 16 | 4 | 1,959 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 15 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Nis Open | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ozgun Sahin's chess games?
655 games by Ozgun Sahin, from Apr 2009 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 Ozgun Sahin has played.
What does Ozgun Sahin play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Ozgun Sahin opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ozgun Sahin answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ozgun Sahin play as White?
As White, Ozgun Sahin's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ozgun Sahin play as Black?
As Black, Ozgun Sahin most often plays: Modern Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (27 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Ozgun Sahin's FIDE rating?
Ozgun Sahin is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Ozgun Sahin played?
Our database contains 655 games by Ozgun Sahin, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 198 draws, 271 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ozgun Sahin?
655 games by Ozgun Sahin 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.