Mert Yilmazyerli vs Serkan Soysal
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Serkan Soysal (30, IM, TUR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Yilmazyerli leads the classical series 5–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2374, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2374 (Δ +104)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
59% Mert21% draw21% Serkan
With Serkan Soysal as white
47% Mert25% draw28% Serkan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Serkan Soysal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2374 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2431 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 31 | 23 |
| World rank now | #750 | #2,182 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #1,584 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 849 |
| Months active | 198 | 180 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 0 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Serkan Soysal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mert Yilmazyerli
Serkan Soysal