Prepare against Kazim Yilmaz
Norway · World #68,132 classical · FIDE ID 1514326
When preparing against Kazim Yilmaz, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 289 games by Kazim Yilmaz, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kazim Yilmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kazim Yilmaz 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 | 1,827 | 1,839 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,899 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,004 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 63 | 123 | 103 | 21.8% |
| As White | 141 | 32 | 66 | 43 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 148 | 31 | 57 | 60 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kazim Yilmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kazim Yilmaz's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 40.4% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 14.2% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 5.0% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 56.5% | 37.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 61.2% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 34.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Kazim Yilmaz's chess games
All 289 games by Kazim Yilmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 63 wins, 123 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,110 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C50 |
| Sep 2016 | Ulrik Larsen | 1,985 | Oslo Open | C59 |
| Jan 2018 | Ragnar Edvardsen | 1,968 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Birk Gulljord | 1,914 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A06 |
| Jul 2018 | Flemming Skjoldager | 1,902 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 15.5 | 1,746 |
| ch-Drammen CC | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,382 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,395 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,694 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kazim Yilmaz's chess games?
289 games by Kazim Yilmaz, from Sep 2012 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 Kazim Yilmaz has played.
What does Kazim Yilmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Kazim Yilmaz opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kazim Yilmaz answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kazim Yilmaz play as White?
As White, Kazim Yilmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kazim Yilmaz play as Black?
As Black, Kazim Yilmaz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Kazim Yilmaz's FIDE rating?
Kazim Yilmaz is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Kazim Yilmaz played?
Our database contains 289 games by Kazim Yilmaz, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 123 draws, 103 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kazim Yilmaz?
289 games by Kazim Yilmaz 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.