Melih Yurtseven vs Yasin Sari
Melih Yurtseven (30, IM, TUR) and Yasin Sari (29, FM, TUR) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Yurtseven leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2378 and 2326, the Elo model gives Yurtseven a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2378 vs 2326 (Δ +52)
With Melih Yurtseven as white
51% Melih23% draw26% Yasin
With Yasin Sari as white
39% Melih27% draw34% Yasin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Melih Yurtseven | Yasin Sari | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2378 | 2326-7 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Feb 2018 | 2369 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,077 | #3,309 |
| World rank peak | #1,746 | #2,317 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,194 | 650 |
| Months active | 186 | 182 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2451 | 2334 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 31 |
Best Win
Melih Yurtseven
Yasin Sari
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Melih Yurtseven
Yasin Sari