Efe Yalcinkaya vs Kutay Sakmak
Efe Yalcinkaya (17, FM, TUR) and Kutay Sakmak (17, CM, TUR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Yalcinkaya leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2304 and 2212, the Elo model gives Yalcinkaya a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2304 vs 2212 (Δ +92)
With Efe Yalcinkaya as white
58% Efe20% draw23% Kutay
With Kutay Sakmak as white
46% Efe24% draw30% Kutay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Efe Yalcinkaya | Kutay Sakmak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2304 | 2212 |
| Peak rating | 2304 · Jan 2026 | 2212 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,955 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #3,927 | #7,497 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #112 |
| Games (career, STD) | 561 | 396 |
| Months active | 117 | 100 |
| % white wins | 50% | 54% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2285 | 2156 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 75 | 77 |
Best Win
Efe Yalcinkaya
Kutay Sakmak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Efe Yalcinkaya
Kutay Sakmak