Prepare against Murat Yanik
Türkiye · World #27,212 classical · FIDE ID 6329942
Our database contains 66 games by Murat Yanik, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murat Yanik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murat Yanik 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 | 2,003 | 2,004 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 30 | 13 | 23 | 45.5% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murat Yanik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murat Yanik's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 91.2% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Yanik usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Yanik usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yanik usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Yanik usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Yanik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 78.9% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Murat Yanik's chess games
All 66 games by Murat Yanik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Jul 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,568 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B01 |
| Feb 2021 | Jerzy Jesus Perez Leiva | 2,384 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B18 |
| Aug 2024 | Vahid Khalesi | 2,078 | 9th Cubuk Open | C00 |
| Jul 2024 | Mete Sadik Coban | 1,942 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Emel Kaya | 1,912 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1,921 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,270 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,682 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,510 |
| 9th Cubuk Open | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,216 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murat Yanik's chess games?
66 games by Murat Yanik, from Sep 2010 to Jul 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 Murat Yanik has played.
What does Murat Yanik play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Murat Yanik opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murat Yanik answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games).
What openings does Murat Yanik play as White?
As White, Murat Yanik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murat Yanik play as Black?
As Black, Murat Yanik most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Murat Yanik's FIDE rating?
Murat Yanik is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Murat Yanik played?
Our database contains 66 games by Murat Yanik, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murat Yanik?
66 games by Murat Yanik 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.