Prepare against Alban Krasniqi
CM · XKX · World #8,505 classical · FIDE ID 22101381
Our database contains 77 games by Alban Krasniqi, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alban Krasniqi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alban Krasniqi 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 | 2,196 | 2,196 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,248 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,244 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 30 | 13 | 34 | 39.0% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alban Krasniqi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alban Krasniqi's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 78.4% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Krasniqi usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Krasniqi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Krasniqi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Krasniqi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Krasniqi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krasniqi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Alban Krasniqi's chess games
All 77 games by Alban Krasniqi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | A Saric | 2,490 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Endrit Uruci | 2,381 | International Chess Tournament PRISHTINA 2026 | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Valentyn Hulka | 2,312 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | E10 |
| Jun 2026 | Ozsakallioglu,Okan | 2,297 | Prishtina Int Open 2026 | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,272 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,144 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| Pristina Nderkombetar Open | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,210 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,299 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,154 |
| TCh-Kosovo Elite | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| 25th European Teams | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,980 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alban Krasniqi's chess games?
77 games by Alban Krasniqi, from Apr 2017 to Aug 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 Alban Krasniqi has played.
What does Alban Krasniqi play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Alban Krasniqi opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alban Krasniqi answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Alban Krasniqi play as White?
As White, Alban Krasniqi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alban Krasniqi play as Black?
As Black, Alban Krasniqi most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Alban Krasniqi's FIDE rating?
Alban Krasniqi is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alban Krasniqi played?
Our database contains 77 games by Alban Krasniqi, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alban Krasniqi?
77 games by Alban Krasniqi 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.