Prepare against Kuzey Kurtyilmaz
Türkiye · World #32,450 classical · FIDE ID 26320975
When preparing against Kuzey Kurtyilmaz, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 90 games by Kuzey Kurtyilmaz, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kuzey Kurtyilmaz 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 | 1,972 | 2,022 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,719 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 26 | 20 | 44 | 28.9% |
| As White | 44 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 6 | 24 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 84.1% | 36.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kurtyilmaz usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kurtyilmaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kurtyilmaz usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Kurtyilmaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kurtyilmaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 15.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's chess games
All 90 games by Kuzey Kurtyilmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Lazar Radusinovic | 2,293 | Ayvalik Mango | D10 |
| Nov 2023 | Jovan Radlovacki | 2,268 | Ayvalik Portakal | B30 |
| Mar 2022 | Ege Danaci | 2,264 | TUR Cup | B38 |
| Jan 2024 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,245 | Ayvalik Mango | B23 |
| Nov 2023 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,227 | Ayvalik Armut | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1,787 |
| Ayvalik Portakal | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 2,034 |
| Ayvalik Mango | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| Ayvalik Armut | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| Ayvalik Ananas | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,732 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
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Where can I find Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's chess games?
90 games by Kuzey Kurtyilmaz, from Apr 2019 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 Kuzey Kurtyilmaz has played.
What does Kuzey Kurtyilmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Kuzey Kurtyilmaz opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kuzey Kurtyilmaz answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Kuzey Kurtyilmaz play as White?
As White, Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kuzey Kurtyilmaz play as Black?
As Black, Kuzey Kurtyilmaz most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Kuzey Kurtyilmaz's FIDE rating?
Kuzey Kurtyilmaz is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Kuzey Kurtyilmaz played?
Our database contains 90 games by Kuzey Kurtyilmaz, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kuzey Kurtyilmaz?
90 games by Kuzey Kurtyilmaz 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.