Prepare against Kerem Sarp Yekeler
CM · Türkiye · World #5,356 classical · FIDE ID 51620782
When preparing against Kerem Sarp Yekeler, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 92 games by Kerem Sarp Yekeler, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kerem Sarp Yekeler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kerem Sarp Yekeler 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 | 2,264 | 2,264 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,182 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 32 | 19 | 41 | 34.8% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 9 | 26 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kerem Sarp Yekeler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kerem Sarp Yekeler's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 59.5% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 40.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Yekeler usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Yekeler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Yekeler usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Yekeler usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yekeler usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Yekeler usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
Kerem Sarp Yekeler's chess games
All 92 games by Kerem Sarp Yekeler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | C04 |
| Jul 2026 | Sorensen,Hampus | 2,460 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Jonah B Willow | 2,459 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group A | Top boards | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Frode Elsness | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Zurab Javakhadze | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,376 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,074 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| chT-TUR U12 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,837 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kerem Sarp Yekeler's chess games?
92 games by Kerem Sarp Yekeler, from Sep 2022 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 Kerem Sarp Yekeler has played.
What does Kerem Sarp Yekeler play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Kerem Sarp Yekeler opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kerem Sarp Yekeler answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kerem Sarp Yekeler play as White?
As White, Kerem Sarp Yekeler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kerem Sarp Yekeler play as Black?
As Black, Kerem Sarp Yekeler most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Kerem Sarp Yekeler's FIDE rating?
Kerem Sarp Yekeler is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kerem Sarp Yekeler played?
Our database contains 92 games by Kerem Sarp Yekeler, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kerem Sarp Yekeler?
92 games by Kerem Sarp Yekeler 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.