Mert Yilmazyerli vs Melih Yurtseven
GM Mert Yilmazyerli (2474) · IM Melih Yurtseven (2362)
Mert Yilmazyerli and Melih Yurtseven have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2011 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Yilmazyerli leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yilmazyerli | Draws | Yurtseven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yilmazyerli with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Yurtseven with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yilmazyerli | Draws | Yurtseven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yilmazyerli | Draws | Yurtseven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Melih Yurtseven | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-TUR Super League 2026 |
| May 2022 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Ayvalik Yunus GP A |
| Dec 2021 | Melih Yurtseven | Mert Yilmazyerli | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-TUR |
| Mar 2019 | Melih Yurtseven | Mert Yilmazyerli | 0-1 | Gunderam Defense | Istanbul Galatasaray Blitz |
| Mar 2019 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Istanbul Galatasaray Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ch-TUR |
| Feb 2016 | Melih Yurtseven | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Manavgat Turkey Cup |
| Jul 2013 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Izmir |
| Jul 2012 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | Philidor | chT-TUR |
| Jan 2012 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-TUR |
| Feb 2011 | Melih Yurtseven | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | ch-TUR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mert Yilmazyerli and Melih Yurtseven?
In 11 recorded games, Mert Yilmazyerli has 4 wins, Melih Yurtseven has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mert Yilmazyerli and Melih Yurtseven played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2011 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Mert Yilmazyerli and Melih Yurtseven play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Spassky Variation (1 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.