Prepare against Yusuf Portakalci
Türkiye · World #30,498 classical · FIDE ID 44505132
Our database contains 85 games by Yusuf Portakalci, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Portakalci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Portakalci 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 | 1,983 | 2,065 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,862 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 39 | 21 | 29.4% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 26 | 6 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Portakalci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Portakalci's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 76.2% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| f3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Yusuf Portakalci's chess games
All 85 games by Yusuf Portakalci in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 25 wins, 39 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Gaioz Nigalidze | 2,402 | 32nd Umraniye White Elephant | A40 |
| Apr 2023 | Andrei Filip | 2,327 | ch-World School U17 | A47 |
| Jun 2024 | Kivanc Karaoglan | 2,274 | 10th Cesme Open A | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Kadir Erden | 2,241 | Istanbul Bagcilar Open A | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Emir Cihangir Inciroglu | 2,200 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,916 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | İkinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| 10th Cesme Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Istanbul Bagcilar Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-TUR U13/18 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Portakalci's chess games?
85 games by Yusuf Portakalci, from Feb 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 Portakalci has played.
What does Yusuf Portakalci play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Yusuf Portakalci opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Portakalci answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Portakalci play as White?
As White, Yusuf Portakalci's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Portakalci play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Portakalci most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Yusuf Portakalci's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Portakalci is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Yusuf Portakalci played?
Our database contains 85 games by Yusuf Portakalci, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 39 draws, 21 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Portakalci?
85 games by Yusuf Portakalci 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.