Prepare against Aleks Capaliku
Italy · World #44,570 classical · FIDE ID 801429
Our database contains 346 games by Aleks Capaliku, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleks Capaliku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleks Capaliku 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 | 2,157 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,981 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,018 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 118 | 93 | 135 | 34.1% |
| As White | 176 | 64 | 49 | 63 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 170 | 54 | 44 | 72 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleks Capaliku's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleks Capaliku's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 117 | 66.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 28 | 15.9% | 41.1% |
| e3 | 15 | 8.5% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 2.3% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 66% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Capaliku usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Capaliku usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Capaliku usually continues fxe5 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Capaliku usually continues Bf4 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Capaliku usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Capaliku usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 80.9% | 40.1% |
| c5 | 18 | 19.1% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 18 | 39.1% | 63.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Aleks Capaliku's chess games
All 346 games by Aleks Capaliku in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 118 wins, 93 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 116 | 43/29/44 | 37.1% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 21 | 2/7/12 | 9.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,469 | 14th Chioggia Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2013 | Nicola Altini | 2,343 | 1st Gabicce Mare Open | E01 |
| Jan 2019 | Ivano Ceschia | 2,329 | 24th Nova Gorica Open | C70 |
| Oct 2019 | Alessandro Santagati | 2,288 | 4th Caldaro Open | A02 |
| Jan 2013 | Daniele Altini | 2,283 | 1st Gabicce Mare Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Forni di Sopra Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| 15th Trieste Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 18th Nova Gorica Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| 14th Trieste Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| 15th Nova Gorica Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| 9th Trieste Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,057 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleks Capaliku's chess games?
346 games by Aleks Capaliku, from Jan 2007 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 Aleks Capaliku has played.
What does Aleks Capaliku play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Aleks Capaliku opens with 1.f4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleks Capaliku answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Aleks Capaliku play as White?
As White, Aleks Capaliku's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (116 games, 37.1% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleks Capaliku play as Black?
As Black, Aleks Capaliku most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (21 games, 9.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Aleks Capaliku's FIDE rating?
Aleks Capaliku is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (May 2013).
How many games has Aleks Capaliku played?
Our database contains 346 games by Aleks Capaliku, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 93 draws, 135 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleks Capaliku?
346 games by Aleks Capaliku 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.