Ogulcan Kanmazalp vs Mert Yilmazyerli
Ogulcan Kanmazalp (34, IM, TUR) and Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kanmazalp leads with 2 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 82% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2016-2017 Turkish Cup drew. With current classical ratings of 2448 and 2478, the Elo model gives Yilmazyerli a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2448 vs 2478 (Δ -30)
With Ogulcan Kanmazalp as white
36% Ogulcan29% draw35% Mert
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
28% Ogulcan25% draw47% Mert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ogulcan Kanmazalp | Mert Yilmazyerli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2448 | 2478 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · May 2018 | 2542 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,154 | #750 |
| World rank peak | #975 | #414 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 994 | 1,215 |
| Months active | 202 | 198 |
| % white wins | 51% | 59% |
| % black wins | 42% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2356 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 59 |
Best Win
Ogulcan Kanmazalp
Mert Yilmazyerli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ogulcan Kanmazalp
Mert Yilmazyerli