Mert Yilmazyerli vs Melih Yurtseven
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Melih Yurtseven (30, IM, TUR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Yilmazyerli leads with 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Caissa Hotel Chess Tournament - Dolphin Group - A saw Yilmazyerli prevail. With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2378, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2378 (Δ +100)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
58% Mert21% draw21% Melih
With Melih Yurtseven as white
47% Mert25% draw28% Melih
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Melih Yurtseven | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2378 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2415 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 22 |
| World rank now | #750 | #2,077 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #1,746 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 1,194 |
| Months active | 198 | 186 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2451 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 27 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Melih Yurtseven
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mert Yilmazyerli
Melih Yurtseven