Prepare against Mehmet Iyiol
Türkiye · World #42,743 classical · FIDE ID 6356265
When preparing against Mehmet Iyiol, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 36 games by Mehmet Iyiol, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mehmet Iyiol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehmet Iyiol 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 | 1,923 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehmet Iyiol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehmet Iyiol's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Iyiol usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Iyiol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Iyiol usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Iyiol usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Iyiol usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Mehmet Iyiol's chess games
All 36 games by Mehmet Iyiol in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Predrag Ignjatovic | 2,242 | SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | B40 |
| Jul 2019 | Mustafa Alpago Gulsoy | 2,069 | chT-TUR Clubs | C02 |
| Sep 2026 | Hakan Bora Sarioglu | 2,064 | 2026 Bursa Satranç İl Birinciliği Finali | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Taha Sahin | 1,992 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Milovan Markovic | 1,957 | SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,812 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| 2026 Bursa Satranç İl Birinciliği Finali | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,934 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Challengers | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,237 |
| 6th Cesme Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,756 |
| 26th Troya Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| 4th Ankara Baskent Univ Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehmet Iyiol's chess games?
36 games by Mehmet Iyiol, from Jan 2013 to Sep 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 Mehmet Iyiol has played.
What does Mehmet Iyiol play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Mehmet Iyiol opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehmet Iyiol answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Mehmet Iyiol play as White?
As White, Mehmet Iyiol's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehmet Iyiol play as Black?
As Black, Mehmet Iyiol most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mehmet Iyiol's FIDE rating?
Mehmet Iyiol is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mehmet Iyiol played?
Our database contains 36 games by Mehmet Iyiol, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehmet Iyiol?
36 games by Mehmet Iyiol 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.