Prepare against Kemal Yildirim
Türkiye · World #15,765 classical · FIDE ID 44577702
Our database contains 71 games by Kemal Yildirim, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kemal Yildirim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kemal 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 | 2,098 | 2,107 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,085 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 19 | 37 | 21.1% |
| As White | 38 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 92.1% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Yildirim usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Kemal Yildirim's chess games
All 71 games by Kemal Yildirim in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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, 19 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Nikolai Cherkasov | 2,276 | 3rd Paphos Int Open | C78 |
| Aug 2024 | Jem Gurner | 2,070 | Prague Summer Open | B90 |
| Apr 2025 | Valentin Danov | 2,008 | 3rd Paphos Int Open | B48 |
| Feb 2019 | Cem Onem | 1,840 | TUR Cup | E34 |
| Aug 2017 | Alexander Gorbunov | 1,620 | 6th Arber Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,616 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,144 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| 3rd Paphos Int Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,313 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,139 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open B | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,810 |
| 2nd Larnaca OFIS Open | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kemal Yildirim's chess games?
71 games by Kemal Yildirim, from Aug 2017 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 Kemal Yildirim has played.
What does Kemal Yildirim play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Kemal Yildirim opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kemal Yildirim answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Kemal Yildirim play as White?
As White, Kemal Yildirim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kemal Yildirim play as Black?
As Black, Kemal Yildirim most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Kemal Yildirim's FIDE rating?
Kemal Yildirim is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Kemal Yildirim played?
Our database contains 71 games by Kemal Yildirim, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kemal Yildirim?
71 games by Kemal 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.