Prepare against Ali Aras Yildiz
CM · Türkiye · World #8,837 classical · FIDE ID 51619822
When preparing against Ali Aras Yildiz, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 281 games by Ali Aras Yildiz, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ali Aras Yildiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Aras Yildiz 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 | 2,190 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,999 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,084 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 125 | 51 | 105 | 44.5% |
| As White | 135 | 55 | 31 | 49 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 146 | 70 | 20 | 56 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Aras Yildiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Aras Yildiz's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 89.6% | 50.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.7% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 67.1% | 67.3% |
| e5 | 16 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 83.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
Ali Aras Yildiz's chess games
All 281 games by Ali Aras Yildiz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 125 wins, 51 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Matyas Palczert | 2,466 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Gelman | 2,418 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Sargis Vach. Sargsyan | 2,417 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Ataberk Eren | 2,396 | 5. SATRANÇ 365 EĞİTİM KAMPI ÖĞRENCİLER ARASI YILDIRIM SATRANÇ TURNUVASI | E65 |
| Jun 2026 | Andrei Negrean | 2,366 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 26 | 2,255 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 41 | 20 | 2,180 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,026 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,932 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,299 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U12 Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Aras Yildiz's chess games?
281 games by Ali Aras Yildiz, from Sep 2022 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 Ali Aras Yildiz has played.
What does Ali Aras Yildiz play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Ali Aras Yildiz opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Aras Yildiz answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ali Aras Yildiz play as White?
As White, Ali Aras Yildiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Aras Yildiz play as Black?
As Black, Ali Aras Yildiz most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Ali Aras Yildiz's FIDE rating?
Ali Aras Yildiz is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ali Aras Yildiz played?
Our database contains 281 games by Ali Aras Yildiz, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 51 draws, 105 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Aras Yildiz?
281 games by Ali Aras Yildiz 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.