Prepare against Yusuf Kaan Unsal
Türkiye · World #47,950 classical · FIDE ID 51644061
When preparing against Yusuf Kaan Unsal, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Yusuf Kaan Unsal, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Kaan Unsal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Kaan Unsal 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 | 1,903 | 1,903 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,953 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 192 rated games against 174 different opponents, across 23 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 114 | 48 | 40 | 26 | 42.1% | 1,680 | 1,734 | 18 |
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 55.6% | 2,031 | 2,085 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 61 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 29.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 81 | 41 | 31 | 9 | 50.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 23 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 1,800 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 82 | 38 | 30 | 14 | 1,799 | 1,895 |
| 2024 | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 1,618 | 1,561 |
| 2023 | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 1,293 | 1,368 |
| 2022 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1,343 | 1,477 |
Where Yusuf Kaan Unsal has played
Türkiye (20) · Montenegro (2) · Croatia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Kaan Unsal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Kaan Unsal's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Unsal usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Unsal usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Unsal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Unsal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Yusuf Kaan Unsal's chess games
All 30 games by Yusuf Kaan Unsal in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Cagrican Subasi | 1,971 | 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | E49 |
| Apr 2026 | Andria Jakhaia | 1,799 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U11 | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Hasan Teoman Koruk | 1,777 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U11 Open | A45 |
| May 2026 | Sara Saltkhutsishvili | 1,763 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U11 | C54 |
| Jan 2026 | Mirac Karakurt | 1,746 | Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U11 Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cadet & Youth Championships 2026 | U11 Open | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,978 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U11 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-EU U08 30th | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,271 |
| ch-TUR U07/12 | 2023 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,951 |
| 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Kaan Unsal's chess games?
30 games by Yusuf Kaan Unsal, from Dec 2022 to Nov 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 Kaan Unsal has played.
What does Yusuf Kaan Unsal play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Yusuf Kaan Unsal opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Kaan Unsal answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Kaan Unsal play as White?
As White, Yusuf Kaan Unsal's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Kaan Unsal play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Kaan Unsal most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Yusuf Kaan Unsal's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Kaan Unsal is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Yusuf Kaan Unsal played?
Our database contains 30 games by Yusuf Kaan Unsal, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Kaan Unsal?
30 games by Yusuf Kaan Unsal 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.