Prepare against Yasin Sari
FM · Türkiye · World #3,310 classical · FIDE ID 6320902
When preparing against Yasin Sari, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 575 games by Yasin Sari, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yasin Sari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yasin Sari 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 | 2,326 | 2,369 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 575 | 226 | 95 | 253 | 39.3% |
| As White | 288 | 116 | 51 | 120 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 287 | 110 | 44 | 133 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yasin Sari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yasin Sari's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 39.6% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 98 | 34.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 41 | 14.2% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 10.1% | 44.8% |
| c3 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sari usually continues Nc3 (38.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sari usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sari usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sari usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sari usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sari usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 40 | 30.5% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 9.9% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 45.2% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 44.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.7% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Yasin Sari's chess games
All 575 games by Yasin Sari in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 226 wins, 95 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 32 | 13/3/16 | 40.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Dhingra Aaditya | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Aug 2014 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,471 | chT-TUR | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Jung Min Seo | 2,466 | Titled Tue Late | C90 |
| Dec 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Dec 2023 | Uurtsaikh Agibileg | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 286 | 119.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-TUR | 2017 | 54 | 26.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-TUR | 2018 | 42 | 21 | 2,090 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 21 | 11 | 2,299 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,090 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,160 |
| 17th Marianske Lazne GM A2 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yasin Sari's chess games?
575 games by Yasin Sari, from Sep 2009 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 Yasin Sari has played.
What does Yasin Sari play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Yasin Sari opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yasin Sari answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Yasin Sari play as White?
As White, Yasin Sari's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yasin Sari play as Black?
As Black, Yasin Sari most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Yasin Sari's FIDE rating?
Yasin Sari is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Yasin Sari played?
Our database contains 575 games by Yasin Sari, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 95 draws, 253 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yasin Sari?
575 games by Yasin Sari 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.