Prepare against Yanki Taspinar
FM · Türkiye · World #2,574 classical · FIDE ID 34561188
When preparing against Yanki Taspinar, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Yanki Taspinar, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yanki Taspinar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yanki Taspinar 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 | 2,356 | 2,360 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,311 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,310 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 227 | 114 | 133 | 47.9% |
| As White | 233 | 110 | 64 | 59 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 241 | 117 | 50 | 74 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yanki Taspinar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yanki Taspinar's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 34.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 71 | 30.5% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 28.3% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 6.9% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Taspinar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Taspinar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Taspinar usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Taspinar usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Taspinar usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Taspinar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 88 | 76.5% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 17.4% | 72.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 58.4% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 37.7% | 69.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Yanki Taspinar's chess games
All 474 games by Yanki Taspinar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 227 wins, 114 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 40 | 24/2/14 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,686 | Titled Tue Late | B09 |
| Aug 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | 2,676 | TCh-TUR Super League | E46 |
| Jul 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Aug 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
| Jul 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 174 | 103.5 | 2,423 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,166 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,284 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Marmaris Icmeler | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,720 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yanki Taspinar's chess games?
474 games by Yanki Taspinar, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Taspinar has played.
What does Yanki Taspinar play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Yanki Taspinar opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yanki Taspinar answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yanki Taspinar play as White?
As White, Yanki Taspinar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yanki Taspinar play as Black?
As Black, Yanki Taspinar most often plays: Italian Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Yanki Taspinar's FIDE rating?
Yanki Taspinar is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Yanki Taspinar played?
Our database contains 474 games by Yanki Taspinar, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 114 draws, 133 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yanki Taspinar?
474 games by Yanki Taspinar 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.