Prepare against Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever
Türkiye · World #101,207 classical · FIDE ID 6342558
When preparing against Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever, covering Jan 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever 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 | 1,726 | 1,762 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,633 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 35.9% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Yuzsever usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Yuzsever usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Yuzsever usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Yuzsever usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Yuzsever usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Yuzsever usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's chess games
All 39 games by Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Atilla Kuru | 2,029 | TUR Cup | C25 |
| Aug 2025 | D Tucker | 1,888 | 35th NATO Chess | A43 |
| Sep 2023 | Martins Ivbulis | 1,836 | ch-NATO 33rd | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Lauri Allmann | 1,788 | ch-NATO 33rd | A25 |
| Jul 2023 | Azad Oztekin | 1,565 | TUR Cup | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 25 | 14 | 1,591 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's chess games?
39 games by Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever, from Jan 2022 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 Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever has played.
What does Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nc3 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever play as White?
As White, Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever play as Black?
As Black, Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever's FIDE rating?
Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever, covering Jan 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever?
39 games by Ihsan Cenk Yuzsever 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.