Prepare against Yagiz Degirmenci
Türkiye · World #53,675 classical · FIDE ID 6352375
When preparing against Yagiz Degirmenci, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 167 games by Yagiz Degirmenci, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yagiz Degirmenci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yagiz Degirmenci 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 | 1,879 | 2,006 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 53 | 59 | 55 | 31.7% |
| As White | 84 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 32 | 29 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yagiz Degirmenci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yagiz Degirmenci's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 67.9% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 13.1% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 11.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Degirmenci usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Degirmenci usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Degirmenci usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Degirmenci usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Degirmenci usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Degirmenci usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 32.7% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 26.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Yagiz Degirmenci's chess games
All 167 games by Yagiz Degirmenci in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 59 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Ufuk Sezen Arat | 2,385 | 17th Izmir Open | A35 |
| Jan 2019 | Mehmet Metin | 2,197 | TUR Cup | D12 |
| Jul 2017 | Ahmet Bolat | 2,178 | 2nd Ankara Baskent Univ Open | B10 |
| Jan 2017 | Hakki Berat Dalgar | 2,171 | 2nd Ankara Baskent Univ Open | A80 |
| Sep 2016 | Mire Deniz Dogan | 2,107 | 15th Izmir Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 34 | 19 | 1,850 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,823 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,805 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,649 |
| 1st Mersin Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,850 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yagiz Degirmenci's chess games?
167 games by Yagiz Degirmenci, from Aug 2012 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 Yagiz Degirmenci has played.
What does Yagiz Degirmenci play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Yagiz Degirmenci opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yagiz Degirmenci answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Yagiz Degirmenci play as White?
As White, Yagiz Degirmenci's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yagiz Degirmenci play as Black?
As Black, Yagiz Degirmenci most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Yagiz Degirmenci's FIDE rating?
Yagiz Degirmenci is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Yagiz Degirmenci played?
Our database contains 167 games by Yagiz Degirmenci, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 59 draws, 55 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yagiz Degirmenci?
167 games by Yagiz Degirmenci 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.