Mert Yilmazyerli vs Volkan Sevgi
Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) and Volkan Sevgi (27, FM, TUR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Yilmazyerli leads the classical series 5–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2478 and 2319, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2478 vs 2319 (Δ +159)
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
66% Mert18% draw16% Volkan
With Volkan Sevgi as white
56% Mert21% draw22% Volkan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Yilmazyerli | Volkan Sevgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2478 | 2319 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Apr 2023 | 2359 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 31 | 21 |
| World rank now | #750 | #3,510 |
| World rank peak | #414 | #2,746 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #53 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,215 | 1,053 |
| Months active | 198 | 184 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2342 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 23 |
Best Win
Mert Yilmazyerli
Volkan Sevgi
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
Volkan Sevgi