Vahap Sanal vs Mert Yilmazyerli
Vahap Sanal (28, GM, TUR) and Mert Yilmazyerli (34, GM, TUR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2478, the Elo model gives Sanal a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2478 (Δ +71)
With Vahap Sanal as white
53% Vahap23% draw24% Mert
With Mert Yilmazyerli as white
41% Vahap27% draw31% Mert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vahap Sanal | Mert Yilmazyerli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549-2 | 2478 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Nov 2023 | 2542 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 25 | 31 |
| World rank now | #317 | #750 |
| World rank peak | #177 | #414 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,967 | 1,215 |
| Months active | 191 | 198 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 49% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2527 | 2356 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 164 | 59 |
Best Win
Vahap Sanal
Mert Yilmazyerli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vahap Sanal
Mert Yilmazyerli