Prepare against Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz
CM · Türkiye · World #11,033 classical · FIDE ID 26381800
When preparing against Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 155 games by Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz 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 | 2,155 | 2,254 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,921 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 62 | 42 | 51 | 40.0% |
| As White | 72 | 36 | 16 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 48.6% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 41.7% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Ilgaz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ilgaz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ilgaz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ilgaz usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ilgaz usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Ilgaz usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 62.8% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's chess games
All 155 games by Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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: 62 wins, 42 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Srihari L | 2,373 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Gombosuren Munkhgal | 2,351 | Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | C29 |
| Aug 2026 | Efe Yalcinkaya | 2,306 | Istanbul Open 2026 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz | 2,301 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jun 2025 | Raul Claverie | 2,283 | 11th Cesme Open A | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,227 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 19 | 11 | 1,730 |
| Turkish Cup | 2025 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,147 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 8 | 2,353 |
| TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,210 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's chess games?
155 games by Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz, from May 2022 to Sep 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 Kerem Ilgaz has played.
What does Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz play as White?
As White, Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz played?
Our database contains 155 games by Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 42 draws, 51 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz?
155 games by Yusuf Kerem Ilgaz 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.