Prepare against Serkan Yilmaz
Türkiye · World #113,707 classical · FIDE ID 6342892
When preparing against Serkan Yilmaz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Serkan Yilmaz, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serkan Yilmaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serkan Yilmaz 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 | 1,691 | 1,739 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 38.2% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serkan Yilmaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serkan Yilmaz's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (12% of these games) — Yilmaz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Serkan Yilmaz's chess games
All 34 games by Serkan Yilmaz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Erhan Kaban | 1,994 | ch-TUR | A07 |
| Jan 2020 | Arda Canbulan | 1,840 | TUR Cup | C45 |
| Jan 2020 | Mehmet Eren Gunay | 1,803 | TUR Cup | B98 |
| Jul 2017 | Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu | 1,797 | chT2-TUR | C01 |
| Jul 2017 | Mert Eren Sari | 1,404 | chT2-TUR | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,648 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,709 |
| Corum Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,968 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serkan Yilmaz's chess games?
34 games by Serkan Yilmaz, from Mar 2012 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 Serkan Yilmaz has played.
What does Serkan Yilmaz play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Serkan Yilmaz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serkan Yilmaz answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Serkan Yilmaz play as White?
As White, Serkan Yilmaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serkan Yilmaz play as Black?
As Black, Serkan Yilmaz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Serkan Yilmaz's FIDE rating?
Serkan Yilmaz is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,739 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Serkan Yilmaz played?
Our database contains 34 games by Serkan Yilmaz, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serkan Yilmaz?
34 games by Serkan Yilmaz 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.