Prepare against Recep Koksal
Türkiye · World #106,776 classical · FIDE ID 6330258
When preparing against Recep Koksal, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%).
Our database contains 135 games by Recep Koksal, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Recep Koksal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Recep Koksal 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 | 1,710 | 1,951 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 52 | 21 | 62 | 38.5% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 12 | 26 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 30 | 9 | 36 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Recep Koksal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Recep Koksal's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 51.7% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 15.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Koksal usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 26.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Koksal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 37.8% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 16.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 68.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Recep Koksal's chess games
All 135 games by Recep Koksal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Jul 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: 52 wins, 21 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Batuhan Muhammed Dastan | 2,147 | ch-TUR | B70 |
| Feb 2011 | Mehmet Askin Tasan | 2,049 | ch-TUR | B02 |
| Jan 2018 | Alihan Demirbag | 2,038 | TUR Cup | B06 |
| Feb 2008 | Emre Mecit | 2,037 | ch-TUR Open | C14 |
| Jan 2020 | Adnan Dogan Yaylali | 1,947 | TUR Cup | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 30 | 15.5 | 1,846 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 25 | 10 | 1,683 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 24 | 7.5 | 1,713 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 12 | 1,813 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,918 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,804 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,768 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Recep Koksal's chess games?
135 games by Recep Koksal, from Jan 2009 to Jul 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 Recep Koksal has played.
What does Recep Koksal play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Recep Koksal opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Recep Koksal answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Recep Koksal play as White?
As White, Recep Koksal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Recep Koksal play as Black?
As Black, Recep Koksal most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Recep Koksal's FIDE rating?
Recep Koksal is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Recep Koksal played?
Our database contains 135 games by Recep Koksal, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 21 draws, 62 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Recep Koksal?
135 games by Recep Koksal 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.