Prepare against Ugur Deniz
Türkiye · World #40,646 classical · FIDE ID 6305598
When preparing against Ugur Deniz, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 64 games by Ugur Deniz, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ugur Deniz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ugur Deniz 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 | 1,933 | 1,965 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 10 | 27 | 42.2% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 256 rated games against 215 different opponents, across 33 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 243 | 123 | 49 | 71 | 50.6% | 1,836 | 1,876 | 21 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 75 | 17 | 15 | 43 | 22.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 94 | 60 | 22 | 12 | 63.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 25 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,040 | 1,926 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,958 | 1,958 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,982 | 1,902 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1,545 | 1,845 |
| 2019 | 29 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1,750 | 1,966 |
| 2018 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 1,687 | 1,815 |
| 2017 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1,773 | 1,873 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,757 | 1,757 |
| 2013 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1,736 | 1,736 |
| 2012 | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 1,904 | 1,851 |
| 2011 | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 1,979 | 1,957 |
| 2010 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1,925 | 1,852 |
| 2009 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2,133 | 2,133 |
| 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,816 | 1,683 |
| 2007 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2,019 | 1,886 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2,051 | 1,918 |
Where Ugur Deniz has played
Türkiye (22) · Bulgaria (3) · Serbia (3) · Greece (1) · India (1) · Italy (1) · Sweden (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ugur Deniz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ugur Deniz's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 76.5% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Deniz usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Deniz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Deniz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Deniz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Deniz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
Ugur Deniz's chess games
All 64 games by Ugur Deniz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Daniel Eduardo Pulvett Marin | 2,250 | IBCA Wch U20 Blind 5th | E92 |
| Sep 2011 | Franc Mlacnik | 2,130 | 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | E67 |
| Apr 2019 | Diego Aguilar Sevilla | 2,124 | 14th IBCA Wch Blind | B13 |
| Apr 2019 | Roberto Clemente Llamero | 2,117 | 14th IBCA Wch Blind | C47 |
| Aug 2010 | Manfred Heinich | 2,103 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,981 |
| IBCA Wch U20 Blind 5th | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ugur Deniz's chess games?
64 games by Ugur Deniz, from Jan 2008 to Oct 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 Ugur Deniz has played.
What does Ugur Deniz play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ugur Deniz opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ugur Deniz answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ugur Deniz play as White?
As White, Ugur Deniz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ugur Deniz play as Black?
As Black, Ugur Deniz most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ugur Deniz's FIDE rating?
Ugur Deniz is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ugur Deniz played?
Our database contains 64 games by Ugur Deniz, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ugur Deniz?
64 games by Ugur Deniz 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.