Prepare against Serhan Berat Ozdemir
FM · Türkiye · World #6,168 classical · FIDE ID 6374611
When preparing against Serhan Berat Ozdemir, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 929 games by Serhan Berat Ozdemir, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Serhan Berat Ozdemir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serhan Berat Ozdemir 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 | 2,243 | 2,269 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,046 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 929 | 349 | 151 | 429 | 37.6% |
| As White | 457 | 181 | 73 | 203 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 472 | 168 | 78 | 226 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serhan Berat Ozdemir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serhan Berat Ozdemir's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 436 | 95.4% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.1% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ozdemir usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ozdemir usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ozdemir usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ozdemir usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ozdemir usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ozdemir usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 201 | 92.6% | 46.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 96.3% | 42.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Serhan Berat Ozdemir's chess games
All 929 games by Serhan Berat Ozdemir in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 349 wins, 151 draws, 429 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 54 | 24/5/25 | 44.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 17/13/22 | 32.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 14/7/24 | 31.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 44 | 22/3/19 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 44 | 14/13/17 | 31.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 147 | 58/26/63 | 39.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 20/4/15 | 51.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 38 | 12/5/21 | 31.6% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 3/4/14 | 14.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,638 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| May 2021 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,587 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 522 | 229 | 2,276 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 18 | 2,229 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 39 | 25.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,848 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 1,969 |
| Istanbul Open | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,349 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,967 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serhan Berat Ozdemir's chess games?
929 games by Serhan Berat Ozdemir, from Jul 2013 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 Serhan Berat Ozdemir has played.
What does Serhan Berat Ozdemir play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Serhan Berat Ozdemir opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serhan Berat Ozdemir answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Serhan Berat Ozdemir play as White?
As White, Serhan Berat Ozdemir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (52 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 31.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serhan Berat Ozdemir play as Black?
As Black, Serhan Berat Ozdemir most often plays: Sicilian (147 games, 39.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 51.3% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 472 games.
What is Serhan Berat Ozdemir's FIDE rating?
Serhan Berat Ozdemir is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Serhan Berat Ozdemir played?
Our database contains 929 games by Serhan Berat Ozdemir, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 349 wins, 151 draws, 429 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serhan Berat Ozdemir?
929 games by Serhan Berat Ozdemir 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.