Prepare against Bora Yagiz
Türkiye · World #53,313 classical · FIDE ID 2026651
Our database contains 178 games by Bora Yagiz, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bora Yagiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bora Yagiz 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 | 1,880 | 2,154 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 2,071 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 40 | 32 | 106 | 22.5% |
| As White | 87 | 27 | 10 | 50 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 13 | 22 | 56 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bora Yagiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bora Yagiz's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 97.7% | 35.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Yagiz usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Yagiz usually continues Nf3 (13.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yagiz usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Yagiz usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 43.6% | 20.6% |
| d6 | 16 | 41.0% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 54.3% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 8.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Bora Yagiz's chess games
All 178 games by Bora Yagiz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,227 | Ayvalik Armut | C41 |
| Mar 2021 | Jochen Bruch | 2,187 | EU-Cup Online Gr-C | B81 |
| Jul 2014 | Michael Yang | 2,184 | Canadian Open U2400 | B42 |
| Feb 2026 | Mihaly Puskas | 2,140 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | B10 |
| Jul 2016 | Arkadiusz Luksza | 2,129 | ch-Quebec Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 14 | 5 | 1,890 |
| Ayvalik Mandalina | 2023 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,908 |
| Ayvalik Erik | 2023 | 10 | 1 | 1,953 |
| Ayvalik Armut | 2023 | 10 | 1 | 1,964 |
| 7th Bohumin Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,881 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| Montreal Mont Royal Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bora Yagiz's chess games?
178 games by Bora Yagiz, from Oct 2005 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 Bora Yagiz has played.
What does Bora Yagiz play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Bora Yagiz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bora Yagiz answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Bora Yagiz play as White?
As White, Bora Yagiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bora Yagiz play as Black?
As Black, Bora Yagiz most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Bora Yagiz's FIDE rating?
Bora Yagiz is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Bora Yagiz played?
Our database contains 178 games by Bora Yagiz, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 106 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bora Yagiz?
178 games by Bora Yagiz 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.