Prepare against Baver Yilmaz
FM · Türkiye · World #4,476 classical · FIDE ID 26363542
Our database contains 318 games by Baver Yilmaz, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Baver Yilmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baver Yilmaz 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 | 2,289 | 2,329 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,254 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 132 | 81 | 105 | 41.5% |
| As White | 156 | 70 | 42 | 44 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 162 | 62 | 39 | 61 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baver Yilmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baver Yilmaz's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 93.6% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 65.9% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 26 | 30.6% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 18.9% | 28.6% |
Baver Yilmaz's chess games
All 318 games by Baver Yilmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Aug 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: 132 wins, 81 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | D87 |
| May 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | C28 |
| Aug 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | C70 |
| May 2026 | Mendonca,Leon Luke | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | C10 |
| Aug 2026 | Pranav Anand | 2,584 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 60 | 36.5 | 2,444 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,127 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 8 | 2,347 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,274 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 9 | 2,166 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,268 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,618 |
| Pozarevac Rudar IM-B 01 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baver Yilmaz's chess games?
318 games by Baver Yilmaz, from Nov 2019 to Aug 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 Baver Yilmaz has played.
What does Baver Yilmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Baver Yilmaz opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baver Yilmaz answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Baver Yilmaz play as White?
As White, Baver Yilmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baver Yilmaz play as Black?
As Black, Baver Yilmaz most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Baver Yilmaz's FIDE rating?
Baver Yilmaz is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Baver Yilmaz played?
Our database contains 318 games by Baver Yilmaz, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 81 draws, 105 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baver Yilmaz?
318 games by Baver Yilmaz 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.