Prepare against Serdar Murat Yildiz
FM · Türkiye · World #2,159 classical · FIDE ID 44536780
Our database contains 502 games by Serdar Murat Yildiz, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Serdar Murat Yildiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serdar Murat 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 | 2,375 | 2,445 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,403 | 2,403 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 241 | 60 | 201 | 48.0% |
| As White | 248 | 129 | 29 | 90 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 254 | 112 | 31 | 111 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serdar Murat Yildiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serdar Murat Yildiz's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 240 | 96.8% | 57.7% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …a5 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 95.5% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 91.6% | 43.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Serdar Murat Yildiz's chess games
All 502 games by Serdar Murat Yildiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 241 wins, 60 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/5/12 | 51.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 42 | 23/2/17 | 54.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 19/5/16 | 47.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,646 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C15 |
| May 2025 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Sep 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Oct 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Apr 2025 | Bharath Subramaniyam H | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 333 | 179.5 | 2,297 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,464 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| 10th Cesme Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,460 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serdar Murat Yildiz's chess games?
502 games by Serdar Murat Yildiz, from Apr 2018 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 Serdar Murat Yildiz has played.
What does Serdar Murat Yildiz play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Serdar Murat Yildiz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serdar Murat Yildiz answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games).
What openings does Serdar Murat Yildiz play as White?
As White, Serdar Murat Yildiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serdar Murat Yildiz play as Black?
As Black, Serdar Murat Yildiz most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Serdar Murat Yildiz's FIDE rating?
Serdar Murat Yildiz is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,403 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Serdar Murat Yildiz played?
Our database contains 502 games by Serdar Murat Yildiz, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 60 draws, 201 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serdar Murat Yildiz?
502 games by Serdar Murat 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.