Prepare against Bora Yarar
FM · Türkiye · World #2,647 classical · FIDE ID 34588400
When preparing against Bora Yarar, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%).
Our database contains 153 games by Bora Yarar, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bora Yarar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bora Yarar 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 | 2,353 | 2,424 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,273 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 63 | 38 | 52 | 41.2% |
| As White | 75 | 32 | 17 | 26 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bora Yarar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bora Yarar's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 62.7% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 24.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Yarar usually continues c3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Yarar usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Yarar usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Yarar usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Yarar usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Yarar usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 60.5% | 59.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.3% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 45.8% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Bora Yarar's chess games
All 153 games by Bora Yarar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 63 wins, 38 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Mert Yilmazyerli | 2,520 | chT-TUR | D17 |
| Nov 2024 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,485 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | C44 |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | 2,475 | Satranc Arena IM Chess 9 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Kerem Erten | 2,467 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | B00 |
| Jan 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 16 | 11 | 2,524 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,332 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 12 | 8 | 2,323 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,940 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| Ayvalik Pirgos | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,181 |
| Ayvalik Yunus GP A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bora Yarar's chess games?
153 games by Bora Yarar, from May 2016 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 Yarar has played.
What does Bora Yarar play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Bora Yarar opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bora Yarar answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bora Yarar play as White?
As White, Bora Yarar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bora Yarar play as Black?
As Black, Bora Yarar most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Bora Yarar's FIDE rating?
Bora Yarar is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Bora Yarar played?
Our database contains 153 games by Bora Yarar, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 38 draws, 52 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bora Yarar?
153 games by Bora Yarar 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.