Veysel Pekdemir vs Kutay Ozkurt
Veysel Pekdemir (48, TUR) and Kutay Ozkurt (24, TUR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Ozkurt leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1692 and 1906, the Elo model gives Ozkurt a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1692 vs 1906 (Δ -214)
With Veysel Pekdemir as white
19% Veysel14% draw67% Kutay
With Kutay Ozkurt as white
13% Veysel12% draw75% Kutay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Veysel Pekdemir | Kutay Ozkurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1692 | 1906 |
| Peak rating | 1756 · Mar 2024 | 1943 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 46 | 17 |
| World rank now | #109,845 | #45,361 |
| World rank peak | #69,956 | #31,966 |
| Federation rank now | #1,394 | #455 |
| Games (career, STD) | 280 | 654 |
| Months active | 148 | 153 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 9 |
Best Win
Veysel Pekdemir
Kutay Ozkurt
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Veysel Pekdemir
Kutay Ozkurt