Vahap Sanal vs Melih Yurtseven
GM Vahap Sanal (2555) · IM Melih Yurtseven (2362)
Vahap Sanal and Melih Yurtseven have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2020. Sanal leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanal | Draws | Yurtseven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanal with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Yurtseven with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanal | Draws | Yurtseven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanal | Draws | Yurtseven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-TUR |
| Aug 2018 | Melih Yurtseven | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2017 | Melih Yurtseven | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chT-TUR |
| Feb 2017 | Melih Yurtseven | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | TUR Cup |
| Oct 2016 | Melih Yurtseven | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 1st Mersin Open |
| Aug 2015 | Vahap Sanal | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2013 | Melih Yurtseven | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Philidor | chT-TUR |
| Feb 2013 | Melih Yurtseven | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | London System | ch-TUR |
| Feb 2011 | Vahap Sanal | Melih Yurtseven | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-TUR |
| Jul 2010 | Vahap Sanal | Melih Yurtseven | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-TUR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vahap Sanal and Melih Yurtseven?
In 10 recorded games, Vahap Sanal has 8 wins, Melih Yurtseven has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Vahap Sanal and Melih Yurtseven played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2010 to Nov 2020.
What openings do Vahap Sanal and Melih Yurtseven play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.