Ufuk Sezen Arat vs Melih Yurtseven
Ufuk Sezen Arat (30, IM, TUR) and Melih Yurtseven (30, IM, TUR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Arat leads the classical series 4–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2378, the Elo model gives Yurtseven a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2378 (Δ -22)
With Ufuk Sezen Arat as white
38% Ufuk28% draw34% Melih
With Melih Yurtseven as white
29% Ufuk25% draw46% Melih
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ufuk Sezen Arat | Melih Yurtseven | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356-16 | 2378 |
| Peak rating | 2441 · Sep 2015 | 2415 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #2,077 |
| World rank peak | #1,396 | #1,746 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 870 | 1,194 |
| Months active | 186 | 186 |
| % white wins | 60% | 51% |
| % black wins | 58% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2174 | 2451 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 27 |
Best Win
Ufuk Sezen Arat
Melih Yurtseven
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ufuk Sezen Arat
Melih Yurtseven