Prepare against Melih Yurtseven
IM · Türkiye · World #2,425 classical · FIDE ID 6312160
Our database contains 1,488 games by Melih Yurtseven, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Melih Yurtseven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melih Yurtseven 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 | 2,362 | 2,414 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,279 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,268 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,488 | 668 | 272 | 548 | 44.9% |
| As White | 763 | 364 | 154 | 245 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 725 | 304 | 118 | 303 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melih Yurtseven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melih Yurtseven's side.
First moves as White (763 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 332 | 43.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 178 | 23.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 144 | 18.9% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 77 | 10.1% | 72.1% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Yurtseven usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Yurtseven usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Yurtseven usually continues d4 (56.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Yurtseven usually continues g3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Yurtseven usually continues g3 (58.1% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Yurtseven usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 146 | 39.1% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 100 | 26.8% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 55 | 14.7% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 30 | 8.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 5.1% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 16 | 4.3% | 65.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 79.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 7.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Melih Yurtseven's chess games
All 1,488 games by Melih Yurtseven in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 668 wins, 272 draws, 548 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 87 | 39/21/27 | 44.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 76 | 52/5/19 | 68.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 30/10/15 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| D00 | London System | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 60 | 29/6/25 | 48.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 24/5/23 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 33 | 8/7/18 | 24.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 16/4/10 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 9/4/16 | 31.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 29 | 7/4/18 | 24.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,693 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,640 | Titled Tue Late | A16 |
| May 2020 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Oct 2024 | G Kamsky | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 647 | 349 | 2,306 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 133 | 68 | 2,200 |
| ch-TUR | 2021 | 61 | 36 | 2,284 |
| TUR Cup | 2022 | 33 | 25 | 2,241 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,256 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,199 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,297 |
| Istanbul Galatasaray Blitz | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,372 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vahap Sanal (10 games) · Mert Yilmazyerli (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melih Yurtseven's chess games?
1,488 games by Melih Yurtseven, from Oct 2008 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 Melih Yurtseven has played.
What does Melih Yurtseven play on the first move as White?
Across 763 games with White in our database, Melih Yurtseven opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melih Yurtseven answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Melih Yurtseven play as White?
As White, Melih Yurtseven's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (87 games, 44.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (76 games, 68.4% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 763 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melih Yurtseven play as Black?
As Black, Melih Yurtseven most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 48.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 725 games.
What is Melih Yurtseven's FIDE rating?
Melih Yurtseven is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Melih Yurtseven played?
Our database contains 1,488 games by Melih Yurtseven, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 668 wins, 272 draws, 548 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melih Yurtseven?
1,488 games by Melih Yurtseven 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.