Prepare against Ozgun Yalcin
Türkiye · World #36,520 classical · FIDE ID 6336400
When preparing against Ozgun Yalcin, expect 1.c4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Ozgun Yalcin, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ozgun Yalcin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ozgun Yalcin 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 | 1,952 | 1,952 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 45 | 42 | 52 | 32.4% |
| As White | 69 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ozgun Yalcin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ozgun Yalcin's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 81.2% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.6% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.8% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Yalcin usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Yalcin usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Yalcin usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Yalcin usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Yalcin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yalcin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Ozgun Yalcin's chess games
All 139 games by Ozgun Yalcin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 45 wins, 42 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Tutku Kahraman Marasli | 2,179 | 11th Istanbul Open A | A20 |
| Jan 2012 | Necmettin Korkmaz | 2,164 | ch-TUR | B17 |
| Jul 2025 | Batuhan Ozen | 2,128 | chT-TUR 1st League | A46 |
| Jan 2012 | Metin Asilkefeli | 2,108 | ch-TUR | E63 |
| Sep 2012 | Farage Mahdia | 2,105 | 11th Istanbul Open A | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,863 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 19 | 10 | 2,087 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,884 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,951 |
| 11th Istanbul Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 5th Izmir Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ozgun Yalcin's chess games?
139 games by Ozgun Yalcin, from Nov 2009 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 Ozgun Yalcin has played.
What does Ozgun Yalcin play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Ozgun Yalcin opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ozgun Yalcin answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ozgun Yalcin play as White?
As White, Ozgun Yalcin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ozgun Yalcin play as Black?
As Black, Ozgun Yalcin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Ozgun Yalcin's FIDE rating?
Ozgun Yalcin is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ozgun Yalcin played?
Our database contains 139 games by Ozgun Yalcin, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 42 draws, 52 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ozgun Yalcin?
139 games by Ozgun Yalcin 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.