Prepare against Astrit Zymberi
FM · XKX · World #22,725 classical · FIDE ID 4700295
Our database contains 137 games by Astrit Zymberi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Astrit Zymberi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Astrit Zymberi 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 | 2,035 | 2,177 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,117 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,046 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 41 | 33 | 63 | 29.9% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 11 | 33 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 21 | 22 | 30 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Astrit Zymberi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Astrit Zymberi's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 90.6% | 38.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Zymberi usually continues c4 (30.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Zymberi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zymberi usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zymberi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zymberi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zymberi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Astrit Zymberi's chess games
All 137 games by Astrit Zymberi 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, 33 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Max Warmerdam | 2,417 | 34th EU-Cup | E60 |
| Dec 2010 | Pawel Stoma | 2,351 | London Classic Open | D15 |
| Sep 2011 | Boris Kovac | 2,320 | 27th EU-Cup | E35 |
| Dec 2011 | Tom Farrand | 2,265 | London Classic Open | B23 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexis M Harakis | 2,229 | 28th EU-Cup | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,208 |
| chT-KOS | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,162 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| London SCCU Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 31st EU-Cup | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,391 |
| 33rd EU-Cup | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,933 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| 8th Varna Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Astrit Zymberi's chess games?
137 games by Astrit Zymberi, 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 Astrit Zymberi has played.
What does Astrit Zymberi play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Astrit Zymberi opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Astrit Zymberi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Astrit Zymberi play as White?
As White, Astrit Zymberi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Astrit Zymberi play as Black?
As Black, Astrit Zymberi most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Astrit Zymberi's FIDE rating?
Astrit Zymberi is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2019).
How many games has Astrit Zymberi played?
Our database contains 137 games by Astrit Zymberi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Astrit Zymberi?
137 games by Astrit Zymberi 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.