Prepare against Aleksander Xhembulla
FM · Albania · World #5,286 classical · FIDE ID 4705114
Our database contains 241 games by Aleksander Xhembulla, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksander Xhembulla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksander Xhembulla 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 | 2,266 | 2,334 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,341 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,282 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 107 | 28 | 106 | 44.4% |
| As White | 117 | 57 | 19 | 41 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 124 | 50 | 9 | 65 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksander Xhembulla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksander Xhembulla's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 83.8% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 16 | 13.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Xhembulla usually continues c3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Xhembulla usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Xhembulla usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Xhembulla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Xhembulla usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Xhembulla usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 68.4% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 70.7% | 27.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Aleksander Xhembulla's chess games
All 241 games by Aleksander Xhembulla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 107 wins, 28 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jan 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,485 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | C77 |
| Aug 2023 | Israel Caspi | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | C89 |
| Aug 2023 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,438 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Sep 2023 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,428 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 136 | 62 | 2,253 |
| Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | 2019 | 14 | 10 | 1,441 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,393 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| TCh-Kosovo Elite | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksander Xhembulla's chess games?
241 games by Aleksander Xhembulla, from Oct 2018 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 Aleksander Xhembulla has played.
What does Aleksander Xhembulla play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Aleksander Xhembulla opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksander Xhembulla answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Aleksander Xhembulla play as White?
As White, Aleksander Xhembulla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksander Xhembulla play as Black?
As Black, Aleksander Xhembulla most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Aleksander Xhembulla's FIDE rating?
Aleksander Xhembulla is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Aleksander Xhembulla played?
Our database contains 241 games by Aleksander Xhembulla, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 28 draws, 106 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksander Xhembulla?
241 games by Aleksander Xhembulla 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.