Prepare against Yamac Samani
FM · Türkiye · World #5,209 classical · FIDE ID 6352634
When preparing against Yamac Samani, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 36 games.
Our database contains 469 games by Yamac Samani, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yamac Samani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yamac Samani 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 | 2,268 | 2,382 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,226 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,305 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 469 | 161 | 155 | 153 | 34.3% |
| As White | 243 | 102 | 79 | 62 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 226 | 59 | 76 | 91 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yamac Samani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yamac Samani's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 73.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 10.8% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 21 | 8.7% | 54.8% |
| a3 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Samani usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Samani usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Samani usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 63.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Samani usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Samani usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Samani usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 40.0% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 36 | 32.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.3% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.4% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 77.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.3% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Yamac Samani's chess games
All 469 games by Yamac Samani in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 161 wins, 155 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 8/14/14 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Daniel Dardha | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Aug 2021 | Leandro Krysa | 2,532 | Titled Tue | C73 |
| Mar 2021 | Gabor Nagy | 2,516 | EU-Cup Online Gr-H | A65 |
| Mar 2021 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,501 | EU-Cup Online Gr-H | C01 |
| Jul 2023 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,496 | chT-TUR | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 95 | 49.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 62 | 28.5 | 2,316 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 33 | 24 | 2,180 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 14 | 2,089 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,466 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,029 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yamac Samani's chess games?
469 games by Yamac Samani, from Sep 2011 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 Yamac Samani has played.
What does Yamac Samani play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Yamac Samani opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yamac Samani answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yamac Samani play as White?
As White, Yamac Samani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yamac Samani play as Black?
As Black, Yamac Samani most often plays: Catalan (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Yamac Samani's FIDE rating?
Yamac Samani is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Yamac Samani played?
Our database contains 469 games by Yamac Samani, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 155 draws, 153 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yamac Samani?
469 games by Yamac Samani 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.