Prepare against Alda Shabanaj
WFM · Albania · World #44,657 classical · FIDE ID 4700597
Our database contains 140 games by Alda Shabanaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alda Shabanaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alda Shabanaj 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 | 1,915 | 2,037 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 41 | 22 | 77 | 29.3% |
| As White | 76 | 24 | 10 | 42 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 12 | 35 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alda Shabanaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alda Shabanaj's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 94.7% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues c4 (32.8% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 50.0% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 12 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 64.0% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Alda Shabanaj's chess games
All 140 games by Alda Shabanaj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 41 wins, 22 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Irina Ushakova | 2,265 | ch-EU U10 Girls | D30 |
| Aug 2014 | Rocio Vasquez Ramirez | 2,122 | Olympiad Women-41 | B18 |
| Aug 2020 | Yang Hazel Liu | 2,046 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | A68 |
| Sep 2001 | Andrea Pahor | 2,040 | ch-EU U18 Girls | E11 |
| Nov 2000 | Silvia Carolina Mazariegos | 2,034 | Olympiad Women-34 | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,855 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,855 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,848 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 7th ch-Mediterranean | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alda Shabanaj's chess games?
140 games by Alda Shabanaj, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Alda Shabanaj has played.
What does Alda Shabanaj play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Alda Shabanaj opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alda Shabanaj answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alda Shabanaj play as White?
As White, Alda Shabanaj's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alda Shabanaj play as Black?
As Black, Alda Shabanaj most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Alda Shabanaj's FIDE rating?
Alda Shabanaj is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alda Shabanaj played?
Our database contains 140 games by Alda Shabanaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 22 draws, 77 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alda Shabanaj?
140 games by Alda Shabanaj 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.