Prepare against Ayhan Yetkin
Türkiye · World #184,107 classical · FIDE ID 6307272
Our database contains 36 games by Ayhan Yetkin, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ayhan Yetkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayhan Yetkin 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 | 1,828 | 1,894 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayhan Yetkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayhan Yetkin's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Yetkin usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Yetkin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Yetkin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Yetkin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yetkin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Ayhan Yetkin's chess games
All 36 games by Ayhan Yetkin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Atakan Sayin | 1,869 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A75 |
| Jul 2019 | Mehmet Metin Oztekin | 1,866 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Ayhan Kaan Aydin | 1,857 | 23rd Troya Open | B81 |
| Jul 2017 | Mesut Sevinc | 1,776 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A37 |
| Jul 2019 | Servet Usluoglu | 1,747 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 23 | 11.5 | 1,804 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| Istanbul Open B | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,660 |
| 9th Istanbul Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,955 |
| 10th Istanbul Open A | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayhan Yetkin's chess games?
36 games by Ayhan Yetkin, from Oct 2006 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 Ayhan Yetkin has played.
What does Ayhan Yetkin play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ayhan Yetkin opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayhan Yetkin answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ayhan Yetkin play as White?
As White, Ayhan Yetkin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayhan Yetkin play as Black?
As Black, Ayhan Yetkin most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ayhan Yetkin's FIDE rating?
Ayhan Yetkin is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Ayhan Yetkin played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ayhan Yetkin, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayhan Yetkin?
36 games by Ayhan Yetkin 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.