Prepare against Yusuf Donmez
Türkiye · World #74,431 classical · FIDE ID 6301967
When preparing against Yusuf Donmez, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Yusuf Donmez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Donmez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Donmez 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 | 1,807 | 2,153 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,105 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 76 | 38 | 55 | 45.0% |
| As White | 84 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 37 | 16 | 32 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Donmez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Donmez's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 86.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Donmez usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Donmez usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Donmez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Donmez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Donmez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Donmez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 82.6% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Yusuf Donmez's chess games
All 169 games by Yusuf Donmez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 76 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 19/4/12 | 54.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Yasin Emrah Yagiz | 2,283 | ch-TUR Open | D00 |
| Feb 2013 | Can Ertan | 2,281 | ch-TUR | A47 |
| Jul 2015 | Tamer Karatekin | 2,280 | chT2-TUR | A16 |
| Jul 2015 | Emre Demircioglu | 2,218 | chT2-TUR | E97 |
| Mar 2004 | Dogan Heval Reyhan | 2,213 | ch-TUR | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 41 | 25 | 2,184 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,065 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,052 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,977 |
| ch-TUR Open | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,984 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,050 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Donmez's chess games?
169 games by Yusuf Donmez, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Donmez has played.
What does Yusuf Donmez play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Yusuf Donmez opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Donmez answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Donmez play as White?
As White, Yusuf Donmez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); London System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Donmez play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Donmez most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Yusuf Donmez's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Donmez is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Yusuf Donmez played?
Our database contains 169 games by Yusuf Donmez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Donmez?
169 games by Yusuf Donmez 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.