Prepare against Yusuf Cagan Turkmen
Türkiye · World #21,800 classical · FIDE ID 34599703
When preparing against Yusuf Cagan Turkmen, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 62 games by Yusuf Cagan Turkmen, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Cagan Turkmen 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 | 2,070 | 2,044 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 48.4% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 45.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 45.2% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Turkmen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Turkmen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Turkmen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Turkmen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Turkmen usually continues Bf4 (90.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Turkmen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's chess games
All 62 games by Yusuf Cagan Turkmen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ali Batuhan Biyiksiz | 2,052 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | D30 |
| Aug 2026 | Tuna Isik | 2,006 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Ibrahim Bilir | 1,923 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Mehmet Utkan Topaloglu | 1,902 | Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Furkan Can | 1,900 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,001 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,950 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| chT2-TUR | 2018 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,810 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,878 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,921 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's chess games?
62 games by Yusuf Cagan Turkmen, from Jul 2016 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 Yusuf Cagan Turkmen has played.
What does Yusuf Cagan Turkmen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Yusuf Cagan Turkmen opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Cagan Turkmen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Cagan Turkmen play as White?
As White, Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Cagan Turkmen play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Cagan Turkmen most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Yusuf Cagan Turkmen's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Cagan Turkmen is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Yusuf Cagan Turkmen played?
Our database contains 62 games by Yusuf Cagan Turkmen, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Cagan Turkmen?
62 games by Yusuf Cagan Turkmen 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.