Prepare against Kaptan Kaan Yildirim
Türkiye · World #72,678 classical · FIDE ID 34557814
When preparing against Kaptan Kaan Yildirim, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Kaptan Kaan Yildirim, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaptan Kaan Yildirim 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 | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 48.4% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's chess games
All 31 games by Kaptan Kaan Yildirim in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Vedat Ali Cetinkaya | 1,942 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B52 |
| Aug 2025 | Hayreddin Kozan | 1,776 | TCh-TUR Club | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Samet Erhan Demirci | 1,666 | TCh-TUR Club | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Ozgur Nesanir | 1,630 | chT2-TUR | B31 |
| Jul 2017 | Muhammed Talha Guler | 1,596 | chT2-TUR | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 1,674 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,773 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,604 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,918 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's chess games?
31 games by Kaptan Kaan Yildirim, from Aug 2015 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 Kaptan Kaan Yildirim has played.
What does Kaptan Kaan Yildirim play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Kaptan Kaan Yildirim opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaptan Kaan Yildirim answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kaptan Kaan Yildirim play as White?
As White, Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaptan Kaan Yildirim play as Black?
As Black, Kaptan Kaan Yildirim most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kaptan Kaan Yildirim's FIDE rating?
Kaptan Kaan Yildirim is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kaptan Kaan Yildirim played?
Our database contains 31 games by Kaptan Kaan Yildirim, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaptan Kaan Yildirim?
31 games by Kaptan Kaan Yildirim 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.