Prepare against Atilla Koksal Yuksel
CM · Türkiye · World #5,145 classical · FIDE ID 6306667
When preparing against Atilla Koksal Yuksel, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Atilla Koksal Yuksel, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Atilla Koksal Yuksel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atilla Koksal Yuksel 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 | 2,270 | 2,270 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,260 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,249 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 144 | 87 | 122 | 40.8% |
| As White | 181 | 78 | 44 | 59 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 172 | 66 | 43 | 63 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atilla Koksal Yuksel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atilla Koksal Yuksel's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 97.2% | 55.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 96.9% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 58.5% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 26.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.2% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Atilla Koksal Yuksel's chess games
All 353 games by Atilla Koksal Yuksel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 144 wins, 87 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 59 | 25/9/25 | 42.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A40 | English Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,461 | ch-TUR | C16 |
| Sep 2013 | Batuhan Muhammed Dastan | 2,455 | 52nd Wch U20 | C54 |
| Aug 2013 | Handszar Odeev | 2,408 | 21st Troya Open | B96 |
| Aug 2017 | Matija Ostovic | 2,360 | Split Open 7th | B00 |
| Sep 2013 | Ahmad Asgarizadeh | 2,354 | 52nd Wch U20 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 76 | 41.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-TUR | 2019 | 20 | 9 | 2,138 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2006 | 17 | 7 | 1,934 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2018 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,183 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 2,189 |
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,220 |
| 5. Chess 365 Training Camp Instructors' Chess Tournament | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,129 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atilla Koksal Yuksel's chess games?
353 games by Atilla Koksal Yuksel, from Apr 2006 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 Atilla Koksal Yuksel has played.
What does Atilla Koksal Yuksel play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Atilla Koksal Yuksel opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atilla Koksal Yuksel answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Atilla Koksal Yuksel play as White?
As White, Atilla Koksal Yuksel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atilla Koksal Yuksel play as Black?
As Black, Atilla Koksal Yuksel most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Atilla Koksal Yuksel's FIDE rating?
Atilla Koksal Yuksel is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Atilla Koksal Yuksel played?
Our database contains 353 games by Atilla Koksal Yuksel, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 87 draws, 122 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atilla Koksal Yuksel?
353 games by Atilla Koksal Yuksel 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.