Prepare against Engin Yasar Isik
CM · Türkiye · World #18,733 classical · FIDE ID 6301886
When preparing against Engin Yasar Isik, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Engin Yasar Isik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Engin Yasar Isik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Engin Yasar Isik 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 | 2,069 | 2,239 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,215 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,244 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 105 | 56 | 106 | 39.3% |
| As White | 135 | 54 | 32 | 49 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 132 | 51 | 24 | 57 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Engin Yasar Isik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Engin Yasar Isik's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 75.6% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 20.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Isik usually continues Nf3 (41.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Isik usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Isik usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Isik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 48.4% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 43.8% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 90.0% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Engin Yasar Isik's chess games
All 267 games by Engin Yasar Isik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 56 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Piotr Piesik | 2,427 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Jul 2013 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,427 | chT-TUR | C03 |
| Aug 2015 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,377 | chT-TUR | C10 |
| Aug 2014 | Demre Kerigan | 2,343 | chT-TUR | B06 |
| Sep 2022 | Umut Erdem Gunduz | 2,341 | 6th Mersin Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2012 | 68 | 37.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 39 | 17 | 2,239 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,124 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 1,961 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Engin Yasar Isik's chess games?
267 games by Engin Yasar Isik, from Apr 2003 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 Engin Yasar Isik has played.
What does Engin Yasar Isik play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Engin Yasar Isik opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Engin Yasar Isik answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games).
What openings does Engin Yasar Isik play as White?
As White, Engin Yasar Isik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Engin Yasar Isik play as Black?
As Black, Engin Yasar Isik most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Engin Yasar Isik's FIDE rating?
Engin Yasar Isik is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Engin Yasar Isik played?
Our database contains 267 games by Engin Yasar Isik, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 56 draws, 106 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Engin Yasar Isik?
267 games by Engin Yasar Isik 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.