Prepare against Yakup Bayram
FM · Türkiye · World #13,754 classical · FIDE ID 6300677
When preparing against Yakup Bayram, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Yakup Bayram, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yakup Bayram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yakup Bayram 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 | 2,120 | 2,350 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,271 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 108 | 91 | 137 | 32.1% |
| As White | 174 | 65 | 49 | 60 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 162 | 43 | 42 | 77 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yakup Bayram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yakup Bayram's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 155 | 89.1% | 53.5% |
| a3 | 10 | 5.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bayram usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bayram usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bayram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 6% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bayram usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bayram usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bayram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 76.0% | 37.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 20.0% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 84.5% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.5% | 38.9% |
Yakup Bayram's chess games
All 336 games by Yakup Bayram in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 108 wins, 91 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,551 | TUR-GEO Chess Summit | E12 |
| Jun 2003 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,501 | 4th ch-EU | A57 |
| Jun 2003 | Ioannis Nikolaidis | 2,498 | 4th ch-EU | E12 |
| Jul 2012 | Emre Can | 2,469 | chT-TUR | A40 |
| Feb 2002 | Sergei Beshukov | 2,465 | Antalya Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 60 | 25 | 2,234 |
| ch-TUR | 2007 | 47 | 30 | 2,330 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 31 | 11 | 2,137 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| 5th ch-EU | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| TUR-BUL Chess Summit | 2002 | 12 | 4 | 2,234 |
| TUR-GEO Chess Summit | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yakup Bayram's chess games?
336 games by Yakup Bayram, from Apr 2003 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 Yakup Bayram has played.
What does Yakup Bayram play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Yakup Bayram opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.a3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yakup Bayram answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Yakup Bayram play as White?
As White, Yakup Bayram's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yakup Bayram play as Black?
As Black, Yakup Bayram most often plays: Petrov's Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Yakup Bayram's FIDE rating?
Yakup Bayram is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Yakup Bayram played?
Our database contains 336 games by Yakup Bayram, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 91 draws, 137 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yakup Bayram?
336 games by Yakup Bayram 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.