Mert Yilmazyerli vs Esat Baglan
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Esat Baglan (30, FM, TUR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Yilmazyerli leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2346, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2346 (Δ +132)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
63% Mert19% draw18% Esat
With Esat Baglan as white
52% Mert23% draw25% Esat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Esat Baglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2346 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2371 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 31 | 23 |
| World rank now | #750 | #2,801 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #2,514 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 950 |
| Months active | 198 | 185 |
| % white wins | 59% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2335 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 44 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Esat Baglan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mert Yilmazyerli
Esat Baglan