Vahap Sanal vs Mert Yilmazyerli
GM Vahap Sanal (2555) · GM Mert Yilmazyerli (2474)
Vahap Sanal and Mert Yilmazyerli have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2006 and the most recent in May 2024. Sanal leads 2 wins to 2, with 10 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanal | Draws | Yilmazyerli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanal with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Yilmazyerli with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanal | Draws | Yilmazyerli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanal | Draws | Yilmazyerli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Nov 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1-0 | Italian Game | Ankara Is Bank Cup Final |
| Nov 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Ankara Is Bank Cup Beyaz |
| Sep 2022 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | chT-SRB Premier |
| Nov 2019 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-TUR |
| Jul 2018 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-TUR |
| Feb 2017 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | TUR Cup |
| Jul 2013 | Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2006 | Mert Yilmazyerli | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Sicilian | 5th Izmir Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vahap Sanal and Mert Yilmazyerli?
In 14 recorded games, Vahap Sanal has 2 wins, Mert Yilmazyerli has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vahap Sanal and Mert Yilmazyerli played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2006 to May 2024.
What openings do Vahap Sanal and Mert Yilmazyerli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.