Mert Yilmazyerli vs Deniz Ozen
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Deniz Ozen (25, IM, TUR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Yilmazyerli leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2367, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2367 (Δ +111)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
60% Mert20% draw20% Deniz
With Deniz Ozen as white
49% Mert24% draw27% Deniz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Deniz Ozen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2431 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 17 |
| World rank now | #750 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #1,596 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 910 |
| Months active | 198 | 170 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2322 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 53 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Deniz Ozen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mert Yilmazyerli
Deniz Ozen