Prepare against Yusuf Portakalci
Türkiye · World #26,868 classical · FIDE ID 44505132
When preparing against Yusuf Portakalci, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 91 games by Yusuf Portakalci, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,006 | 2,065 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,862 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 28 | 39 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 26 | 8 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
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 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 73.3% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Portakalci usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 92.0% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 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 91 games by Yusuf Portakalci in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 39 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 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 | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 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 | TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,916 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,083 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| 10th Cesme Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| Istanbul Bagcilar Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,276 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Portakalci's chess games?
91 games by Yusuf Portakalci, from Feb 2016 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 Portakalci has played.
What does Yusuf Portakalci play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Yusuf Portakalci opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Portakalci answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% 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: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 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 (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Yusuf Portakalci's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Portakalci is currently rated 2,006 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 91 games by Yusuf Portakalci, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 39 draws, 24 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Portakalci?
91 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.