Prepare against Mustafa Yigit Erke
Türkiye · World #125,482 classical · FIDE ID 6307230
When preparing against Mustafa Yigit Erke, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 129 games by Mustafa Yigit Erke, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Yigit Erke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Yigit Erke 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 | 1,659 | 2,020 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,711 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,759 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 51 | 15 | 63 | 39.5% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 10 | 31 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 26 | 5 | 32 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Yigit Erke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Yigit Erke's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Erke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Erke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Erke usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Erke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 67.7% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
Mustafa Yigit Erke's chess games
All 129 games by Mustafa Yigit Erke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 51 wins, 15 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Ramil Husnullin | 2,223 | 5th Izmir Open | B80 |
| Feb 2015 | Nazmi Can Dogan | 2,169 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B33 |
| Feb 2013 | Ahmet Cihad Turkoglu | 2,165 | ch-TUR | B92 |
| Aug 2006 | Aydin Emre Ceviz | 2,051 | 5th Izmir Open | B39 |
| Aug 2006 | Mert Yilmazyerli | 2,016 | 5th Izmir Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 28 | 13.5 | 1,885 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,683 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,947 |
| 5th Izmir Open | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,840 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Yigit Erke's chess games?
129 games by Mustafa Yigit Erke, from Jan 2007 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 Mustafa Yigit Erke has played.
What does Mustafa Yigit Erke play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Mustafa Yigit Erke opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Yigit Erke answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Yigit Erke play as White?
As White, Mustafa Yigit Erke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Yigit Erke play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Yigit Erke most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Mustafa Yigit Erke's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Yigit Erke is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Mustafa Yigit Erke played?
Our database contains 129 games by Mustafa Yigit Erke, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 15 draws, 63 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Yigit Erke?
129 games by Mustafa Yigit Erke 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.