Prepare against Arsim Kelmendi
XKX · World #17,824 classical · FIDE ID 22100261
Our database contains 119 games by Arsim Kelmendi, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arsim Kelmendi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsim Kelmendi 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 | 2,077 | 2,152 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,139 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,146 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 55 | 19 | 45 | 46.2% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 12 | 22 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 31 | 7 | 23 | 50.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsim Kelmendi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsim Kelmendi's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 62.1% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 24.1% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.3% | 41.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Arsim Kelmendi's chess games
All 119 games by Arsim Kelmendi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 55 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 17/1/8 | 65.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ilir Seitaj | 2,330 | chT-KOS | E01 |
| Oct 2020 | Endrit Uruci | 2,237 | ch-KOS | B31 |
| Oct 2021 | Muhamet Asllani | 2,220 | ch-KOS | B41 |
| May 2018 | Armend Budima | 2,215 | chT-KOS | E61 |
| May 2023 | Sulejman Suljovic | 2,201 | chT-KOS 2 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 29 | 19 | 2,140 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,843 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
| Pristina Balkan Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,069 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-KOS | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| Pristina Nderkombetar Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,158 |
| KOS Cup | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsim Kelmendi's chess games?
119 games by Arsim Kelmendi, from Dec 2015 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 Arsim Kelmendi has played.
What does Arsim Kelmendi play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Arsim Kelmendi opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsim Kelmendi answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Arsim Kelmendi play as White?
As White, Arsim Kelmendi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsim Kelmendi play as Black?
As Black, Arsim Kelmendi most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Arsim Kelmendi's FIDE rating?
Arsim Kelmendi is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Arsim Kelmendi played?
Our database contains 119 games by Arsim Kelmendi, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsim Kelmendi?
119 games by Arsim Kelmendi 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.