Mert Yilmazyerli vs Demre Kerigan
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Demre Kerigan (33, IM, TUR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Yilmazyerli leads with 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2022 Turkish Is Bank Chess League drew. With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2355, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2355 (Δ +123)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
61% Mert20% draw19% Demre
With Demre Kerigan as white
51% Mert23% draw26% Demre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Demre Kerigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2355+5 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2426 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 31 | 22 |
| World rank now | #750 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #1,629 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 1,076 |
| Months active | 198 | 195 |
| % white wins | 59% | 44% |
| % black wins | 52% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2309 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 22 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Demre Kerigan
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).
Mert Yilmazyerli
Demre Kerigan