Prepare against Turhan Korkmaz
Türkiye · World #96,247 classical · FIDE ID 6307442
When preparing against Turhan Korkmaz, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 104 games by Turhan Korkmaz, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Turhan Korkmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Turhan Korkmaz 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 | 1,740 | 2,083 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 44 | 10 | 49 | 42.3% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 7 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 3 | 28 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Turhan Korkmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Turhan Korkmaz's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 49.0% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 40.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Korkmaz usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Turhan Korkmaz's chess games
All 104 games by Turhan Korkmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 44 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/5 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Gani Eren Ererdem | 2,199 | TUR Cup | B81 |
| Jan 2017 | Ekin Baris Ozenir | 2,154 | TUR Cup | A26 |
| Feb 2018 | Yigit Pektas | 2,133 | TUR Cup | D00 |
| Feb 2015 | Denizcan Temizkan | 2,010 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | E97 |
| Feb 2018 | Batuhan Demirag | 1,992 | TUR Cup | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 31 | 14.5 | 1,848 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1,922 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,055 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,963 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Turhan Korkmaz's chess games?
104 games by Turhan Korkmaz, from Apr 2006 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 Turhan Korkmaz has played.
What does Turhan Korkmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Turhan Korkmaz opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Turhan Korkmaz answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Turhan Korkmaz play as White?
As White, Turhan Korkmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Turhan Korkmaz play as Black?
As Black, Turhan Korkmaz most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Turhan Korkmaz's FIDE rating?
Turhan Korkmaz is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Turhan Korkmaz played?
Our database contains 104 games by Turhan Korkmaz, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Turhan Korkmaz?
104 games by Turhan Korkmaz 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.