Prepare against Yigit Pektas
Türkiye · World #15,483 classical · FIDE ID 6367046
Our database contains 201 games by Yigit Pektas, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yigit Pektas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yigit Pektas 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 | 2,101 | 2,161 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 104 | 34 | 63 | 51.7% |
| As White | 104 | 60 | 16 | 28 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 97 | 44 | 18 | 35 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yigit Pektas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yigit Pektas's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 99.0% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pektas usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Pektas usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pektas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Pektas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 42.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 34.6% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Yigit Pektas's chess games
All 201 games by Yigit Pektas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 104 wins, 34 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,499 | 2nd Ankara Baskent Univ Open | E18 |
| Jul 2024 | Toghrul Hasanzade | 2,370 | chT-TUR 1st League | C41 |
| Jan 2020 | Alparslan Isik | 2,328 | TUR Cup | D94 |
| Feb 2019 | Ahmet Olcum | 2,320 | TUR Cup | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | S Ghane | 2,266 | chT-TUR 1st League | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 48 | 24 | 2,103 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2-TUR | 2017 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,007 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 13 | 1,984 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,002 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,252 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yigit Pektas's chess games?
201 games by Yigit Pektas, from Jan 2013 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 Yigit Pektas has played.
What does Yigit Pektas play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Yigit Pektas opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yigit Pektas answers 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games).
What openings does Yigit Pektas play as White?
As White, Yigit Pektas's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yigit Pektas play as Black?
As Black, Yigit Pektas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Yigit Pektas's FIDE rating?
Yigit Pektas is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Yigit Pektas played?
Our database contains 201 games by Yigit Pektas, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 34 draws, 63 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yigit Pektas?
201 games by Yigit Pektas 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.