Prepare against Mert Yilmazyerli
GM · Türkiye · World #791 classical · FIDE ID 6305962
When preparing against Mert Yilmazyerli, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 936 games by Mert Yilmazyerli, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mert Yilmazyerli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mert Yilmazyerli 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 | 2,474 | 2,542 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,423 | 2,433 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,402 | 2,454 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 936 | 397 | 418 | 121 | 42.4% |
| As White | 481 | 232 | 201 | 48 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 455 | 165 | 217 | 73 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mert Yilmazyerli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mert Yilmazyerli's side.
First moves as White (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 45.9% | 70.1% |
| Nf3 | 118 | 24.5% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 96 | 20.0% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.0% | 70.8% |
| g3 | 22 | 4.6% | 79.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 70.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Yilmazyerli usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Yilmazyerli usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yilmazyerli usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Yilmazyerli usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Yilmazyerli usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Yilmazyerli usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 90 | 35.9% | 70.6% |
| c5 | 71 | 28.3% | 62.7% |
| e5 | 52 | 20.7% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 24 | 9.6% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.8% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 34.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 46 | 32.9% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 38 | 27.1% | 40.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Mert Yilmazyerli's chess games
All 936 games by Mert Yilmazyerli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 397 wins, 418 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 35 | 11/21/3 | 31.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/14/2 | 38.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/12/2 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 146 | 66/55/25 | 45.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/13/4 | 22.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,623 | 23rd ch-EU | C42 |
| Feb 2015 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,623 | 16th ch-EU | B07 |
| Nov 2023 | Dragan Solak | 2,598 | Ankara Is Bank Cup Beyaz | C64 |
| Sep 2022 | Vahap Sanal | 2,595 | chT-SRB Premier | A05 |
| Mar 2021 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,568 | EU-Cup Online Gr-F | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 132 | 91 | 2,399 |
| ch-TUR | 2023 | 118 | 81 | 2,403 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 33 | 25.5 | 2,338 |
| Istanbul Galatasaray Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,457 |
| Graz Open A | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,419 |
| ch-TUR 2024 | 2024 | 12 | 8 | 2,530 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vahap Sanal (14 games) · Aziz Mert Erdogdu (12 games) · Cem Kaan Gokerkan (12 games) · Ege Koksal (11 games) · Melih Yurtseven (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mert Yilmazyerli's chess games?
936 games by Mert Yilmazyerli, from Oct 2005 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 Mert Yilmazyerli has played.
What does Mert Yilmazyerli play on the first move as White?
Across 481 games with White in our database, Mert Yilmazyerli opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mert Yilmazyerli answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Mert Yilmazyerli play as White?
As White, Mert Yilmazyerli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 481 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mert Yilmazyerli play as Black?
As Black, Mert Yilmazyerli most often plays: Modern Defense (146 games, 45.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 455 games.
What is Mert Yilmazyerli's FIDE rating?
Mert Yilmazyerli is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,423 in rapid and 2,402 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Mert Yilmazyerli played?
Our database contains 936 games by Mert Yilmazyerli, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 397 wins, 418 draws, 121 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mert Yilmazyerli?
936 games by Mert Yilmazyerli 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.