Prepare against Davut Can Yuksel
Türkiye · World #71,164 classical · FIDE ID 6377777
When preparing against Davut Can Yuksel, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 93 games by Davut Can Yuksel, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Davut Can Yuksel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davut Can Yuksel 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 | 1,817 | 1,885 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,863 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 23 | 40 | 32.3% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davut Can Yuksel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davut Can Yuksel's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 64.6% | 37.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 29.2% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Yuksel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Davut Can Yuksel's chess games
All 93 games by Davut Can Yuksel in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Oguz Kagan Guven | 2,127 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A14 |
| Jul 2024 | Ferzan Azizoglu | 2,086 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E05 |
| Jan 2016 | Mehmet Yildiz | 2,012 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B06 |
| Aug 2015 | Sokari Suhail | 1,984 | 23rd Troya Open | C50 |
| Jul 2023 | Ozgur Akman | 1,970 | TUR-chT 2nd League | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 32 | 14 | 1,842 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,906 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 1,908 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,571 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,588 |
| 3rd Cubuk Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
| 2.Kapadokya Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,579 |
Interactive opening tree from all 93 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davut Can Yuksel's chess games?
93 games by Davut Can Yuksel, from Jun 2013 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 Davut Can Yuksel has played.
What does Davut Can Yuksel play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Davut Can Yuksel opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davut Can Yuksel answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Davut Can Yuksel play as White?
As White, Davut Can Yuksel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davut Can Yuksel play as Black?
As Black, Davut Can Yuksel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Davut Can Yuksel's FIDE rating?
Davut Can Yuksel is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Davut Can Yuksel played?
Our database contains 93 games by Davut Can Yuksel, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davut Can Yuksel?
93 games by Davut Can Yuksel 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.