Prepare against Emir Arda Yilmazer
Türkiye · World #18,512 classical · FIDE ID 26311950
When preparing against Emir Arda Yilmazer, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Emir Arda Yilmazer, covering Feb 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Emir Arda Yilmazer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emir Arda Yilmazer 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 | 2,145 | 2,145 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,095 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,902 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 250 rated games against 223 different opponents, across 33 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 190 | 95 | 45 | 50 | 50.0% | 1,605 | 1,667 | 17 |
| Blitz | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | 1,821 | 1,868 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 109 | 32 | 26 | 51 | 29.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 90 | 60 | 26 | 4 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 28 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1,899 | 2,062 |
| 2025 | 89 | 47 | 17 | 25 | 1,886 | 1,971 |
| 2024 | 42 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 1,629 | 1,713 |
| 2023 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1,305 | 1,431 |
| 2022 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1,322 | 1,242 |
| 2021 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1,461 | 1,211 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1,156 | 1,356 |
| 2019 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1,285 | 1,101 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
Where Emir Arda Yilmazer has played
Türkiye (31) · Kosovo (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emir Arda Yilmazer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emir Arda Yilmazer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Yilmazer usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yilmazer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Yilmazer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Yilmazer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Yilmazer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Emir Arda Yilmazer's chess games
All 40 games by Emir Arda Yilmazer in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Bahruz Rzayev | 2,321 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B42 |
| Aug 2025 | Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz | 2,254 | 1st Burhaniye Oren Open | E46 |
| Aug 2026 | Oguz Kagan Guven | 2,212 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B35 |
| May 2026 | Cinar Bayrakoglu | 1,988 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | C10 |
| Jul 2025 | Huseyin Ilhan | 1,897 | TCh-TUR Club | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Gençler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,013 |
| Türkiye Küçükler ve Yıldızlar Takım Satranç Yarışmaları 2026 | U18 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 1st Burhaniye Oren Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,174 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,920 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,344 |
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U17 Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,909 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emir Arda Yilmazer's chess games?
40 games by Emir Arda Yilmazer, from Feb 2019 to Oct 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 Emir Arda Yilmazer has played.
What does Emir Arda Yilmazer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Emir Arda Yilmazer opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emir Arda Yilmazer answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emir Arda Yilmazer play as White?
As White, Emir Arda Yilmazer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emir Arda Yilmazer play as Black?
As Black, Emir Arda Yilmazer most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Emir Arda Yilmazer's FIDE rating?
Emir Arda Yilmazer is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Emir Arda Yilmazer played?
Our database contains 40 games by Emir Arda Yilmazer, covering Feb 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emir Arda Yilmazer?
40 games by Emir Arda Yilmazer 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.