Melih Yurtseven vs Tunahan Makaraci
Melih Yurtseven (30, IM, TUR) and Tunahan Makaraci (31, FM, TUR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Yurtseven leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2378 and 2243, the Elo model gives Yurtseven a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2378 vs 2243 (Δ +135)
With Melih Yurtseven as white
64% Melih18% draw18% Tunahan
With Tunahan Makaraci as white
53% Melih22% draw25% Tunahan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Melih Yurtseven | Tunahan Makaraci | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2378 | 2243 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Feb 2018 | 2306 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,077 | #6,117 |
| World rank peak | #1,746 | #3,979 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #86 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,194 | 531 |
| Months active | 186 | 138 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2451 | 2219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 99 |
Best Win
Melih Yurtseven
Tunahan Makaraci
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).
Melih Yurtseven
Tunahan Makaraci