Prepare against Cagan Yogurtcuoglu
Türkiye · World #38,541 classical · FIDE ID 26375079
When preparing against Cagan Yogurtcuoglu, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Cagan Yogurtcuoglu, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cagan Yogurtcuoglu 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 | 1,942 | 2,022 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,557 | 1,557 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Yogurtcuoglu usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Yogurtcuoglu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Yogurtcuoglu usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yogurtcuoglu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yogurtcuoglu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's chess games
All 41 games by Cagan Yogurtcuoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Hakan Dargali | 2,003 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | E38 |
| May 2024 | Eymen Eren Buyuk | 1,999 | ch-TUR U20 | D46 |
| Jul 2025 | Yusuf Cagan Turkmen | 1,994 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | A40 |
| Jul 2025 | Gokhan Seker | 1,973 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | D10 |
| May 2024 | Umut Anil Dogan | 1,959 | ch-TUR U20 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,633 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U18 Open | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's chess games?
41 games by Cagan Yogurtcuoglu, from Oct 2021 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 Cagan Yogurtcuoglu has played.
What does Cagan Yogurtcuoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Cagan Yogurtcuoglu opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cagan Yogurtcuoglu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cagan Yogurtcuoglu play as White?
As White, Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cagan Yogurtcuoglu play as Black?
As Black, Cagan Yogurtcuoglu most often plays: English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Cagan Yogurtcuoglu's FIDE rating?
Cagan Yogurtcuoglu is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess and 1,557 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Cagan Yogurtcuoglu played?
Our database contains 41 games by Cagan Yogurtcuoglu, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cagan Yogurtcuoglu?
41 games by Cagan Yogurtcuoglu 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.