Prepare against Agim Shemshiji
North Macedonia · World #30,809 classical · FIDE ID 15002888
When preparing against Agim Shemshiji, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%).
Our database contains 97 games by Agim Shemshiji, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Agim Shemshiji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Agim Shemshiji before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,982 | 2,044 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,075 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,075 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 22 | 33 | 42 | 22.7% |
| As White | 53 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 22.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 656 rated games against 470 different opponents, across 71 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 129 | 32 | 42 | 55 | 24.8% | 2,150 | 2,021 | 7 |
| Rapid | 186 | 94 | 28 | 64 | 50.5% | 1,951 | 1,981 | 7 |
| Blitz | 308 | 150 | 27 | 131 | 48.7% | 1,969 | 1,970 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 297 | 54 | 57 | 186 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 262 | 172 | 34 | 56 | 65.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 1,917 | 1,999 |
| 2025 | 75 | 38 | 10 | 27 | 1,976 | 2,030 |
| 2024 | 68 | 29 | 10 | 29 | 1,901 | 1,889 |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1,768 | 1,857 |
| 2022 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 1,928 | 1,888 |
| 2021 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2,037 | 2,037 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2,004 | 1,904 |
| 2019 | 47 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 1,954 | 1,899 |
| 2018 | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 1,941 | 1,953 |
| 2017 | 82 | 33 | 10 | 39 | 1,871 | 1,823 |
| 2016 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 2,085 | 2,050 |
| 2015 | 67 | 32 | 10 | 25 | 2,019 | 2,057 |
| 2014 | 39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 2,238 | 2,138 |
| 2013 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 2,102 | 2,058 |
| 2012 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2,255 | 2,132 |
| 2011 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 2,139 | 2,066 |
| 2010 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2,045 | 1,874 |
Where Agim Shemshiji has played
North Macedonia (38) · Kosovo (14) · Serbia (13) · Bulgaria (3) · Poland (2) · Albania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Agim Shemshiji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Agim Shemshiji's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 81.1% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shemshiji usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shemshiji usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shemshiji usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shemshiji usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Shemshiji usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Shemshiji usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Agim Shemshiji's chess games
All 97 games by Agim Shemshiji in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Sandra Djukic | 2,203 | Skopje Karposh Open | E81 |
| Aug 2010 | Goce Gjorgjiev | 2,134 | 19th chT-FRM | B33 |
| Dec 2011 | Valentin Jancev | 2,103 | ch-Skopje Open | B90 |
| Nov 2011 | Janco Gjorgjevski | 2,002 | 19th Skopje Open | D30 |
| Oct 2011 | Jordan Stoilkovski | 1,954 | 19th Skopje Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
| Pristina Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 8th Varna Open A | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2,070 |
| 19th Skopje Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| chT-FRM 2nd League | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
| 22nd chT-FRM | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Agim Shemshiji's chess games?
97 games by Agim Shemshiji, from Nov 2010 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Agim Shemshiji has played.
What does Agim Shemshiji play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Agim Shemshiji opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Agim Shemshiji answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Agim Shemshiji play as White?
As White, Agim Shemshiji's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Agim Shemshiji play as Black?
As Black, Agim Shemshiji most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Agim Shemshiji's FIDE rating?
Agim Shemshiji is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Agim Shemshiji played?
Our database contains 97 games by Agim Shemshiji, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Agim Shemshiji?
97 games by Agim Shemshiji reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.