Vahap Sanal vs Atilla Koksal Yuksel
Vahap Sanal (28, GM, TUR) and Atilla Koksal Yuksel (30, CM, TUR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sanal leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2253, the Elo model gives Sanal a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2253 (Δ +296)
With Vahap Sanal as white
81% Vahap13% draw7% Atilla
With Atilla Koksal Yuksel as white
74% Vahap15% draw11% Atilla
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vahap Sanal | Atilla Koksal Yuksel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549-2 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Nov 2023 | 2253 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 28 |
| World rank now | #317 | #5,566 |
| World rank peak | #177 | #5,540 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,967 | 647 |
| Months active | 191 | 196 |
| % white wins | 56% | 53% |
| % black wins | 49% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2535 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 161 | 0 |
Best Win
Vahap Sanal
Atilla Koksal Yuksel
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).
Vahap Sanal
Atilla Koksal Yuksel