Prepare against Hakan Yalcindag
Türkiye · World #108,280 classical · FIDE ID 34571353
When preparing against Hakan Yalcindag, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Hakan Yalcindag, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Yalcindag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Yalcindag 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 | 1,706 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,746 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,669 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 36.6% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Yalcindag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Yalcindag's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Yalcindag usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Yalcindag usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Yalcindag usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Yalcindag usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Yalcindag usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Yalcindag usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Hakan Yalcindag's chess games
All 41 games by Hakan Yalcindag in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Hur Yasin | 2,004 | TUR Cup | D35 |
| Jan 2020 | Ege Yigit Celik | 1,558 | TUR Cup | E61 |
| Jul 2017 | Arda Akbulak | 1,542 | chT2-TUR | B56 |
| Feb 2020 | Emre Ersoy | 1,499 | TUR Cup | B88 |
| Feb 2019 | Nazim Bulut | 1,496 | TUR Cup | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 22 | 11 | 1,644 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,440 |
| 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,551 |
| 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Yalcindag's chess games?
41 games by Hakan Yalcindag, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Hakan Yalcindag has played.
What does Hakan Yalcindag play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hakan Yalcindag opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Yalcindag answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hakan Yalcindag play as White?
As White, Hakan Yalcindag's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Yalcindag play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Yalcindag most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Hakan Yalcindag's FIDE rating?
Hakan Yalcindag is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hakan Yalcindag played?
Our database contains 41 games by Hakan Yalcindag, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Yalcindag?
41 games by Hakan Yalcindag 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.