Prepare against Yusuf Erkan Yenice
Türkiye · World #142,534 classical · FIDE ID 6318339
When preparing against Yusuf Erkan Yenice, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (33%).
Our database contains 54 games by Yusuf Erkan Yenice, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Erkan Yenice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Erkan Yenice 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 | 1,613 | 1,689 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,740 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,764 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 7 | 27 | 37.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Erkan Yenice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Erkan Yenice's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Yenice usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Yenice usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yenice usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Yenice usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Yusuf Erkan Yenice's chess games
All 54 games by Yusuf Erkan Yenice in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Kadri Gulesci | 1,869 | TUR Cup | A85 |
| Jan 2020 | Emre Erdal | 1,833 | TUR Cup | B14 |
| May 2026 | Mehmet Fahri Ercan | 1,789 | 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | A41 |
| Jan 2018 | Recep Koksal | 1,763 | TUR Cup | B52 |
| Feb 2018 | Mehmet Halil Eremkere | 1,748 | TUR Cup | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,669 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,704 |
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,607 |
| 2026 Yeşilay Türkiye Emektarlar Satranç Şampiyonası. | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,669 |
| ch-TUR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,533 |
| 8th Ankara Ipek Memorial | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,421 |
| 7th Ankara Ipek Memorial | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,609 |
| 3rd Ankara Baskent Univ Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Erkan Yenice's chess games?
54 games by Yusuf Erkan Yenice, from Mar 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 Yusuf Erkan Yenice has played.
What does Yusuf Erkan Yenice play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Yusuf Erkan Yenice opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Erkan Yenice answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Erkan Yenice play as White?
As White, Yusuf Erkan Yenice's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Erkan Yenice play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Erkan Yenice most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Yusuf Erkan Yenice's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Erkan Yenice is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,689 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Yusuf Erkan Yenice played?
Our database contains 54 games by Yusuf Erkan Yenice, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Erkan Yenice?
54 games by Yusuf Erkan Yenice 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.