Umut Erdem Gunduz vs Yanki Taspinar
Umut Erdem Gunduz (24, IM, TUR) and Yanki Taspinar (19, FM, TUR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Gunduz leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2238 and 2356, the Elo model gives Taspinar a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2238 vs 2356 (Δ -118)
With Umut Erdem Gunduz as white
27% Umut23% draw50% Yanki
With Yanki Taspinar as white
20% Umut19% draw61% Yanki
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Umut Erdem Gunduz | Yanki Taspinar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2238-3 | 2356 |
| Peak rating | 2387 · Aug 2022 | 2360 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 18 |
| World rank now | #6,344 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #2,193 | #2,474 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,345 | 682 |
| Months active | 163 | 140 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2188 | 2354 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 64 |
Best Win
Umut Erdem Gunduz
Yanki Taspinar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Umut Erdem Gunduz
Yanki Taspinar