Prepare against Yakub Irkilmez
DEU · World #11,267 classical · FIDE ID 16204581
When preparing against Yakub Irkilmez, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 52.6% over 38 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Yakub Irkilmez, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yakub Irkilmez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yakub Irkilmez 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 | 2,151 | 2,169 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,185 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,337 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 71 | 41 | 41 | 46.4% |
| As White | 80 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yakub Irkilmez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yakub Irkilmez's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 91.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Irkilmez usually continues Bf4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Irkilmez usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Irkilmez usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Irkilmez usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Irkilmez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 97.4% | 64.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Yakub Irkilmez's chess games
All 153 games by Yakub Irkilmez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 71 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 38 | 20/9/9 | 52.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,592 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | C05 |
| Apr 2020 | Bernd Schneider | 2,516 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | A29 |
| Mar 2020 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,443 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D02 |
| Mar 2020 | Michael Kopylov | 2,407 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D77 |
| Mar 2020 | Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen | 2,361 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,035 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,458 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,418 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yakub Irkilmez's chess games?
153 games by Yakub Irkilmez, from May 2015 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 Yakub Irkilmez has played.
What does Yakub Irkilmez play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Yakub Irkilmez opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yakub Irkilmez answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Yakub Irkilmez play as White?
As White, Yakub Irkilmez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yakub Irkilmez play as Black?
As Black, Yakub Irkilmez most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Yakub Irkilmez's FIDE rating?
Yakub Irkilmez is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Yakub Irkilmez played?
Our database contains 153 games by Yakub Irkilmez, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yakub Irkilmez?
153 games by Yakub Irkilmez 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.