Prepare against Yavuz Ozturk
Türkiye · World #97,180 classical · FIDE ID 6315348
When preparing against Yavuz Ozturk, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Yavuz Ozturk, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yavuz Ozturk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yavuz Ozturk 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 | 1,738 | 1,852 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 8 | 36 | 26.7% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yavuz Ozturk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yavuz Ozturk's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 32.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 32.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ozturk usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Yavuz Ozturk's chess games
All 60 games by Yavuz Ozturk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ersen Zekeriyaoglu | 2,074 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | A39 |
| Feb 2016 | Mehmet Yildiz | 2,012 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B02 |
| Feb 2012 | Ali Nailer | 1,953 | ch-TUR | C01 |
| Jul 2019 | Mazhar Kutay Yargici | 1,933 | chT-TUR 1st League | A65 |
| Jul 2019 | Enes Bugra Arnas | 1,754 | chT-TUR 1st League | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 15 | 2.5 | 1,712 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,967 |
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 9th Kahramanmaras Open | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,611 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,431 |
| 7th Kahramanmaras Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,881 |
| Adana Ataturk Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yavuz Ozturk's chess games?
60 games by Yavuz Ozturk, from Jan 2008 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 Yavuz Ozturk has played.
What does Yavuz Ozturk play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Yavuz Ozturk opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yavuz Ozturk answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yavuz Ozturk play as White?
As White, Yavuz Ozturk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yavuz Ozturk play as Black?
As Black, Yavuz Ozturk most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Yavuz Ozturk's FIDE rating?
Yavuz Ozturk is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Yavuz Ozturk played?
Our database contains 60 games by Yavuz Ozturk, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yavuz Ozturk?
60 games by Yavuz Ozturk 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.