Prepare against Osman Talha Yurtoglu
Türkiye · World #24,480 classical · FIDE ID 6374565
Our database contains 71 games by Osman Talha Yurtoglu, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Osman Talha Yurtoglu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osman Talha Yurtoglu 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 | 2,022 | 2,027 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,913 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 35 | 14 | 22 | 49.3% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 58.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osman Talha Yurtoglu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osman Talha Yurtoglu's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Yurtoglu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Yurtoglu usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yurtoglu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Yurtoglu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Osman Talha Yurtoglu's chess games
All 71 games by Osman Talha Yurtoglu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 35 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Shahriyar Rahmanov | 2,236 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | Denizcan Temizkan | 2,202 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C47 |
| Jul 2023 | Vahid Khalesi | 2,155 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B20 |
| Jul 2025 | Batuhan Ozen | 2,128 | chT-TUR 1st League | C41 |
| Jul 2018 | Ismail Tarik Baltaci | 2,071 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 42 | 24 | 1,962 |
| TUR Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,846 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,219 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,881 |
| Turkish Cup 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osman Talha Yurtoglu's chess games?
71 games by Osman Talha Yurtoglu, from May 2012 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 Osman Talha Yurtoglu has played.
What does Osman Talha Yurtoglu play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Osman Talha Yurtoglu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osman Talha Yurtoglu answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Osman Talha Yurtoglu play as White?
As White, Osman Talha Yurtoglu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osman Talha Yurtoglu play as Black?
As Black, Osman Talha Yurtoglu most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Osman Talha Yurtoglu's FIDE rating?
Osman Talha Yurtoglu is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Osman Talha Yurtoglu played?
Our database contains 71 games by Osman Talha Yurtoglu, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osman Talha Yurtoglu?
71 games by Osman Talha Yurtoglu 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.