Mert Yilmazyerli vs Alparslan Isik
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Alparslan Isik (23, IM, TUR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Yilmazyerli leads with 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Turkiye Blitz Chess Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2442, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2442 (Δ +36)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
48% Mert25% draw27% Alparslan
With Alparslan Isik as white
35% Mert30% draw35% Alparslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Alparslan Isik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2442+7 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2482 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 31 | 20 |
| World rank now | #750 | #1,110 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #735 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 1,003 |
| Months active | 198 | 149 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2410 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 128 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Alparslan Isik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mert Yilmazyerli
Alparslan Isik