Prepare against Yanki Kara
Türkiye · World #15,717 classical · FIDE ID 6370306
When preparing against Yanki Kara, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Yanki Kara, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yanki Kara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yanki Kara 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 | 2,099 | 2,270 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,044 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,044 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 49 | 41 | 35 | 39.2% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yanki Kara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yanki Kara's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 52.2% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 22.4% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 17.9% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kara usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kara usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kara usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kara usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kara usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kara usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 50.0% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Yanki Kara's chess games
All 125 games by Yanki Kara in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 49 wins, 41 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Tuna Tuncer | 2,365 | 7th Cesme Open A | A49 |
| Nov 2018 | Petr Sprenar | 2,268 | World ol U16 | B00 |
| Jul 2018 | Ahmet Utku Uzumcu | 2,261 | chT-TUR | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Cagatay Burcu | 2,259 | ch-TUR U20 | D18 |
| Aug 2026 | Bulent Ersahin | 2,092 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,105 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 15 | 8 | 1,904 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,168 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,011 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yanki Kara's chess games?
125 games by Yanki Kara, from Mar 2013 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 Yanki Kara has played.
What does Yanki Kara play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Yanki Kara opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yanki Kara answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Yanki Kara play as White?
As White, Yanki Kara's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yanki Kara play as Black?
As Black, Yanki Kara most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Yanki Kara's FIDE rating?
Yanki Kara is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Yanki Kara played?
Our database contains 125 games by Yanki Kara, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 41 draws, 35 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yanki Kara?
125 games by Yanki Kara 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.