Melih Yurtseven vs Tunahan Makaraci
IM Melih Yurtseven (2362) · FM Tunahan Makaraci (2243)
Melih Yurtseven and Tunahan Makaraci have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Yurtseven leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yurtseven | Draws | Makaraci |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yurtseven with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Makaraci with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yurtseven | Draws | Makaraci |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yurtseven | Draws | Makaraci |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Tunahan Makaraci | Melih Yurtseven | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | 5. Chess 365 Training Camp Instructors' Chess Tournament |
| Feb 2026 | Tunahan Makaraci | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | Sicilian | Marbaş Lansman Satranç Turnuvası |
| Dec 2025 | Tunahan Makaraci | Melih Yurtseven | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-TUR 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Tunahan Makaraci | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-TUR 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Melih Yurtseven | Tunahan Makaraci | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-TUR 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Melih Yurtseven | Tunahan Makaraci | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-TUR 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Tunahan Makaraci | Melih Yurtseven | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Melih Yurtseven | Tunahan Makaraci | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2023 | Melih Yurtseven | Tunahan Makaraci | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2023 | Melih Yurtseven | Tunahan Makaraci | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 13th Vojvodina Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Melih Yurtseven and Tunahan Makaraci?
In 10 recorded games, Melih Yurtseven has 3 wins, Tunahan Makaraci has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Melih Yurtseven and Tunahan Makaraci played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Melih Yurtseven and Tunahan Makaraci play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.