Prepare against Timur Yonal
FM · Türkiye · World #8,515 classical · FIDE ID 44115725
Our database contains 1,133 games by Timur Yonal, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timur Yonal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Yonal 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 | 2,196 | 2,370 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,131 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,133 | 371 | 156 | 606 | 32.7% |
| As White | 562 | 195 | 74 | 293 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 571 | 176 | 82 | 313 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Yonal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Yonal's side.
First moves as White (561 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 473 | 84.3% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 38 | 6.8% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 5.5% | 40.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 27.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.2% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Yonal usually continues Nf3 (39.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Yonal usually continues Nf3 (33.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yonal usually continues d4 (36.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yonal usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Yonal usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Yonal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 239 | 83.6% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 32 | 11.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 4.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 115 | 63.9% | 37.8% |
| Nf6 | 63 | 35.0% | 37.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Timur Yonal's chess games
All 1,133 games by Timur Yonal in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 371 wins, 156 draws, 606 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 75 | 23/13/39 | 30.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 45 | 17/3/25 | 37.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 5/1/16 | 22.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/0/11 | 45.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 80 | 34/4/42 | 42.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 66 | 25/8/33 | 37.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 7/2/21 | 23.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/4/17 | 27.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Nov 2024 | E Postny | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Oct 2024 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | 2,475 | Satranc Arena IM Chess 8 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 735 | 289 | 2,117 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 5 | 2,096 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,305 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2,086 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,267 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,817 |
| Caissa Hotel Guitar 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Yonal's chess games?
1,133 games by Timur Yonal, from Dec 2015 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 Timur Yonal has played.
What does Timur Yonal play on the first move as White?
Across 561 games with White in our database, Timur Yonal opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Yonal answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Timur Yonal play as White?
As White, Timur Yonal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 30.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 562 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Yonal play as Black?
As Black, Timur Yonal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (80 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 571 games.
What is Timur Yonal's FIDE rating?
Timur Yonal is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Timur Yonal played?
Our database contains 1,133 games by Timur Yonal, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 371 wins, 156 draws, 606 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Yonal?
1,133 games by Timur Yonal 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.