Prepare against Omer Yanikoglu
Türkiye · World #99,657 classical · FIDE ID 6358659
When preparing against Omer Yanikoglu, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 61 games by Omer Yanikoglu, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Omer Yanikoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omer Yanikoglu 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 | 1,730 | 1,793 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 29.5% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omer Yanikoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omer Yanikoglu's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yanikoglu usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yanikoglu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Yanikoglu usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Yanikoglu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Yanikoglu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
Omer Yanikoglu's chess games
All 61 games by Omer Yanikoglu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Kemal Safa Konusoglu | 1,904 | TUR Cup | D04 |
| Feb 2019 | Cihan Kilic | 1,886 | TUR Cup | D36 |
| Jul 2017 | Musa Celik | 1,780 | chT2-TUR | D04 |
| Jul 2019 | Yagiz Kaan Sungu | 1,668 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Yusuf Evcim Unal | 1,652 | TUR-chT 2nd League | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 30 | 13 | 1,644 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,649 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| 2nd Ordu Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,625 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omer Yanikoglu's chess games?
61 games by Omer Yanikoglu, from Dec 2013 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 Omer Yanikoglu has played.
What does Omer Yanikoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Omer Yanikoglu opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omer Yanikoglu answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Omer Yanikoglu play as White?
As White, Omer Yanikoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omer Yanikoglu play as Black?
As Black, Omer Yanikoglu most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Omer Yanikoglu's FIDE rating?
Omer Yanikoglu is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Omer Yanikoglu played?
Our database contains 61 games by Omer Yanikoglu, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omer Yanikoglu?
61 games by Omer Yanikoglu 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.