Damir Volarov vs Bora Yagiz
Damir Volarov (58, SRB) and Bora Yagiz (48, TUR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Caissa Hotel Chess Tournament - Asli Group - B saw Volarov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1843 and 1944, the Elo model gives Yagiz a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1843 vs 1944 (Δ -101)
With Damir Volarov as white
31% Damir19% draw50% Bora
With Bora Yagiz as white
23% Damir16% draw60% Bora
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Damir Volarov | Bora Yagiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1843 | 1944+22 |
| Peak rating | 2164 · Nov 2013 | 2154 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 45 | 44 |
| World rank now | #62,840 | #37,963 |
| World rank peak | #13,092 | #10,388 |
| Federation rank now | #1,949 | #438 |
| Games (career, STD) | 216 | 1,222 |
| Months active | 165 | 198 |
| % white wins | 25% | 34% |
| % black wins | 27% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1954 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 81 |
Best Win
Damir Volarov
Bora Yagiz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Damir Volarov
Bora Yagiz