Prepare against Talat Yildiz
CM · Türkiye · World #7,146 classical · FIDE ID 34507400
When preparing against Talat Yildiz, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 234 games by Talat Yildiz, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Talat Yildiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talat 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 | 2,223 | 2,268 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,911 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 77 | 42 | 115 | 32.9% |
| As White | 110 | 46 | 20 | 44 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 124 | 31 | 22 | 71 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talat Yildiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talat Yildiz's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 52.7% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 39 | 35.5% | 48.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Yildiz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 76.8% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 72.1% | 25.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Talat Yildiz's chess games
All 234 games by Talat Yildiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Sep 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: 77 wins, 42 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A10 |
| Jun 2026 | Annaberdiev,M | 2,415 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | C55 |
| Jan 2026 | Piotr Piesik | 2,404 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A10 |
| Feb 2026 | Aron Pasti | 2,377 | Titled Tue | B36 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Nunez Gregoire | 2,375 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 62 | 20.5 | 2,130 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 49 | 25.5 | 1,911 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 13.5 | 2,130 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,210 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,038 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talat Yildiz's chess games?
234 games by Talat Yildiz, from Jul 2015 to Sep 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 Talat Yildiz has played.
What does Talat Yildiz play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Talat Yildiz opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talat Yildiz answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Talat Yildiz play as White?
As White, Talat Yildiz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talat Yildiz play as Black?
As Black, Talat Yildiz most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Talat Yildiz's FIDE rating?
Talat Yildiz is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Talat Yildiz played?
Our database contains 234 games by Talat Yildiz, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 42 draws, 115 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talat Yildiz?
234 games by Talat 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.