Prepare against Efe Yalcinkaya
FM · Türkiye · World #3,524 classical · FIDE ID 44506619
When preparing against Efe Yalcinkaya, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Efe Yalcinkaya, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Efe Yalcinkaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efe Yalcinkaya 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 | 2,319 | 2,319 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 85 | 56 | 79 | 38.6% |
| As White | 118 | 53 | 30 | 35 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 102 | 32 | 26 | 44 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efe Yalcinkaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efe Yalcinkaya's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 76.9% | 57.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 11.1% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 57.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Yalcinkaya usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Yalcinkaya usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yalcinkaya usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Yalcinkaya usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Yalcinkaya usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Yalcinkaya usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 14.8% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Efe Yalcinkaya's chess games
All 220 games by Efe Yalcinkaya in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 85 wins, 56 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Balazs Csonka | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | A31 |
| Nov 2024 | Umut Ata Akbas | 2,466 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B62 |
| Mar 2025 | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | 2,441 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Piotr Piesik | 2,436 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Mar 2025 | Jakub Kusa | 2,417 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 23.5 | 2,233 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,283 |
| Izmir Arena IM2 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,147 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,313 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,884 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efe Yalcinkaya's chess games?
220 games by Efe Yalcinkaya, from Sep 2016 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 Yalcinkaya has played.
What does Efe Yalcinkaya play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Efe Yalcinkaya opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efe Yalcinkaya answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Efe Yalcinkaya play as White?
As White, Efe Yalcinkaya's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efe Yalcinkaya play as Black?
As Black, Efe Yalcinkaya most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Efe Yalcinkaya's FIDE rating?
Efe Yalcinkaya is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Efe Yalcinkaya played?
Our database contains 220 games by Efe Yalcinkaya, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 56 draws, 79 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efe Yalcinkaya?
220 games by Efe Yalcinkaya 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.