Prepare against Mustafa Yildiz
Türkiye · World #88,007 classical · FIDE ID 6302998
When preparing against Mustafa Yildiz, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Mustafa Yildiz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mustafa Yildiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustafa Yildiz 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 | 1,764 | 1,941 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,864 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 4 | 23 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustafa Yildiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustafa Yildiz's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mustafa Yildiz's chess games
All 43 games by Mustafa Yildiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Ljupcho Gjorshev | 2,166 | Skopje Karposh Open | B92 |
| Mar 2013 | Slobodan R Ilic | 2,052 | Skopje Karposh Open | B90 |
| Mar 2004 | Fatih Gokcen | 2,051 | ch-TUR | B21 |
| Aug 2010 | Heinrich Sadilek | 2,019 | 25th Schwarzach Open | B50 |
| Mar 2013 | Bojana Bejatovic | 2,011 | Skopje Karposh Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,027 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,423 |
| 25th Schwarzach Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,003 |
| 12th Istanbul Open A | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,717 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,423 |
| Gebze Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,515 |
| Izmir Open 12th | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustafa Yildiz's chess games?
43 games by Mustafa Yildiz, from Apr 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 Yildiz has played.
What does Mustafa Yildiz play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mustafa Yildiz opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustafa Yildiz answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mustafa Yildiz play as White?
As White, Mustafa Yildiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustafa Yildiz play as Black?
As Black, Mustafa Yildiz most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mustafa Yildiz's FIDE rating?
Mustafa Yildiz is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mustafa Yildiz played?
Our database contains 43 games by Mustafa Yildiz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustafa Yildiz?
43 games by Mustafa Yildiz 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.