Prepare against Mustafa Yilmaz
GM · Türkiye · World #280 classical · FIDE ID 6302718
Our database contains 2,808 games by Mustafa Yilmaz, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Yilmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa 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 | 2,556 | 2,665 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,529 | 2,589 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,505 | 2,585 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,808 | 1,361 | 791 | 656 | 48.5% |
| As White | 1,412 | 755 | 381 | 276 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 1,396 | 606 | 410 | 380 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Yilmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Yilmaz's side.
First moves as White (1,412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 824 | 58.4% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 261 | 18.5% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 166 | 11.8% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 143 | 10.1% | 71.0% |
| f4 | 9 | 0.6% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (663 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 498 | 75.1% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 115 | 17.3% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 2.6% | 64.7% |
| c6 | 14 | 2.1% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 0.8% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 344 | 70.1% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 129 | 26.3% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| h6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Mustafa Yilmaz's chess games
All 2,808 games by Mustafa Yilmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 1,361 wins, 791 draws, 656 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 203 | 99/65/39 | 48.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 118 | 60/35/23 | 50.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 85 | 53/19/13 | 62.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 72 | 39/19/14 | 54.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 28/27/10 | 43.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 60 | 23/22/15 | 38.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 31/8/12 | 60.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 19/12/12 | 44.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 26/9/7 | 61.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 20/6/9 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 247 | 98/85/64 | 39.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 84 | 41/16/27 | 48.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 83 | 36/26/21 | 43.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 78 | 33/20/25 | 42.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 74 | 32/25/17 | 43.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 57 | 25/20/12 | 43.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 56 | 14/23/19 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 54 | 23/16/15 | 42.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 53 | 21/13/19 | 39.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 13/14/18 | 28.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | D78 |
| Dec 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,741 | World Blitz 2025 | E94 |
| May 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| May 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 662 | 446 | 2,544 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 164 | 106.5 | 2,544 |
| ch-TUR | 2022 | 79 | 58 | 2,487 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 63 | 29.5 | 2,519 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 43 | 21 | 2,558 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 38 | 28 | 2,649 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,697 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,673 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (18 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (15 games) · Aleksandar Indjic (14 games) · Alexey Sarana (13 games) · Levan Pantsulaia (12 games) · Ivan Cheparinov (11 games) · B. Adhiban (11 games) · Burak Firat (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Yilmaz's chess games?
2,808 games by Mustafa Yilmaz, from Oct 2003 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 Mustafa Yilmaz has played.
What does Mustafa Yilmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,412 games with White in our database, Mustafa Yilmaz opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Yilmaz answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Yilmaz play as White?
As White, Mustafa Yilmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (203 games, 48.8% win rate); Slav Defense (118 games, 50.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (85 games, 62.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,412 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Yilmaz play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Yilmaz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (247 games, 39.7% win rate); Sicilian (84 games, 48.8% win rate); Slav Defense (83 games, 43.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,396 games.
What is Mustafa Yilmaz's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Yilmaz is currently rated 2,556 in classical chess, 2,529 in rapid and 2,505 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,665 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Mustafa Yilmaz played?
Our database contains 2,808 games by Mustafa Yilmaz, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,361 wins, 791 draws, 656 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Yilmaz?
2,808 games by Mustafa 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.