Prepare against Efe Metehan Yavuz
FM · Türkiye · World #4,045 classical · FIDE ID 34514570
When preparing against Efe Metehan Yavuz, expect 1.e4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 222 games by Efe Metehan Yavuz, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Efe Metehan Yavuz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efe Metehan Yavuz 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 | 2,302 | 2,346 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 84 | 55 | 83 | 37.8% |
| As White | 114 | 49 | 25 | 40 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 35 | 30 | 43 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efe Metehan Yavuz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efe Metehan Yavuz's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 33.3% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 22.8% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.6% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| c3 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Yavuz usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Yavuz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Yavuz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Yavuz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Yavuz usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Yavuz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 43.9% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Efe Metehan Yavuz's chess games
All 222 games by Efe Metehan Yavuz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 84 wins, 55 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,625 | TCh-TUR Super League | A47 |
| Sep 2025 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,514 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | Aarav Dengla | 2,468 | Titled Tue | C53 |
| Nov 2022 | Eray Kilic | 2,437 | ch-TUR | B06 |
| Sep 2022 | Augustin Droin | 2,408 | Wch U16 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 82 | 34 | 2,254 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,335 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-TUR | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,453 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efe Metehan Yavuz's chess games?
222 games by Efe Metehan Yavuz, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 Efe Metehan Yavuz has played.
What does Efe Metehan Yavuz play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Efe Metehan Yavuz opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efe Metehan Yavuz answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Efe Metehan Yavuz play as White?
As White, Efe Metehan Yavuz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efe Metehan Yavuz play as Black?
As Black, Efe Metehan Yavuz most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Efe Metehan Yavuz's FIDE rating?
Efe Metehan Yavuz is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Efe Metehan Yavuz played?
Our database contains 222 games by Efe Metehan Yavuz, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 55 draws, 83 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efe Metehan Yavuz?
222 games by Efe Metehan Yavuz 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.