Prepare against Elif Zeren Yildiz
WFM · Türkiye · World #10,528 classical · FIDE ID 34588124
Our database contains 199 games by Elif Zeren Yildiz, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elif Zeren Yildiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elif Zeren Yildiz 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 | 2,162 | 2,169 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 90 | 55 | 54 | 45.2% |
| As White | 100 | 45 | 26 | 29 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 99 | 45 | 29 | 25 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elif Zeren Yildiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elif Zeren Yildiz's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 85.0% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.0% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 5 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 56.6% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 15.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.2% | 92.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 16.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.7% | 91.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Elif Zeren Yildiz's chess games
All 199 games by Elif Zeren Yildiz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Jul 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: 90 wins, 55 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Marina Brunello | 2,348 | 1st chT-SRB w | B90 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,346 | Satranc Arena IM Chess 8 | E49 |
| Oct 2025 | Emilie Negre | 2,221 | 25th European Teams Women | E46 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandra Shvedova | 2,219 | ch-EU U16 Girls | C48 |
| Apr 2021 | Yana Zhapova | 2,186 | Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR w | 2024 | 25 | 17.5 | 1,918 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 1,668 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,211 |
| Satranc Arena IM Chess 8 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,132 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,620 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elif Zeren Yildiz's chess games?
199 games by Elif Zeren Yildiz, from Oct 2016 to Jul 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 Elif Zeren Yildiz has played.
What does Elif Zeren Yildiz play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Elif Zeren Yildiz opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elif Zeren Yildiz answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Elif Zeren Yildiz play as White?
As White, Elif Zeren Yildiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elif Zeren Yildiz play as Black?
As Black, Elif Zeren Yildiz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 90.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Elif Zeren Yildiz's FIDE rating?
Elif Zeren Yildiz is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Elif Zeren Yildiz played?
Our database contains 199 games by Elif Zeren Yildiz, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 55 draws, 54 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elif Zeren Yildiz?
199 games by Elif Zeren Yildiz 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.