Prepare against Taha Ozkan
FM · Türkiye · World #6,066 classical · FIDE ID 34577173
When preparing against Taha Ozkan, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Taha Ozkan, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Taha Ozkan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taha Ozkan 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 | 2,247 | 2,357 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,198 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 106 | 30 | 101 | 44.7% |
| As White | 117 | 59 | 13 | 45 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 120 | 47 | 17 | 56 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taha Ozkan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taha Ozkan's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 94.0% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ozkan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 82.5% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 17.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Taha Ozkan's chess games
All 237 games by Taha Ozkan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 106 wins, 30 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/2/15 | 43.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | A83 |
| Aug 2023 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,625 | Titled Tue Late | A83 |
| Feb 2022 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jul 2025 | Markus Ragger | 2,566 | Titled Tue Late | D96 |
| Feb 2022 | Subramaniyam H Bharath | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 35.5 | 2,325 |
| 7th Marmaris Karya | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,153 |
| Novi Sad-Turkey GpA | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 5th Marmaris Karya | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,174 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open A | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taha Ozkan's chess games?
237 games by Taha Ozkan, from Dec 2015 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 Taha Ozkan has played.
What does Taha Ozkan play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Taha Ozkan opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taha Ozkan answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Taha Ozkan play as White?
As White, Taha Ozkan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taha Ozkan play as Black?
As Black, Taha Ozkan most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Taha Ozkan's FIDE rating?
Taha Ozkan is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Taha Ozkan played?
Our database contains 237 games by Taha Ozkan, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 30 draws, 101 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taha Ozkan?
237 games by Taha Ozkan 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.