Prepare against Bajrush Kelmendi
United Kingdom · World #29,542 classical · FIDE ID 426024
When preparing against Bajrush Kelmendi, expect 1.c4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 34.5% over 29 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Bajrush Kelmendi, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bajrush Kelmendi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bajrush 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 | 1,988 | 2,085 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,142 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,085 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 33 | 12 | 28 | 45.2% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bajrush Kelmendi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bajrush Kelmendi's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 61.1% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 38.9% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kelmendi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Bajrush Kelmendi's chess games
All 73 games by Bajrush Kelmendi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 33 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | John G Cooper | 2,292 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A40 |
| Nov 2023 | Jaimie Wilson | 2,125 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | A22 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Shaw | 2,079 | 4NCL 2022-23 | A10 |
| Jan 2023 | Konstantinos Klokas | 2,069 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | Fatmir Bujupi | 2,054 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| Hammersmith CC Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,081 |
| London Classic U2050 Open 10th | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,675 |
| 5th London Classic Open B U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-D | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bajrush Kelmendi's chess games?
73 games by Bajrush Kelmendi, from Jan 2014 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 Bajrush Kelmendi has played.
What does Bajrush Kelmendi play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Bajrush Kelmendi opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bajrush Kelmendi answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bajrush Kelmendi play as White?
As White, Bajrush Kelmendi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bajrush Kelmendi play as Black?
As Black, Bajrush Kelmendi most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Bajrush Kelmendi's FIDE rating?
Bajrush Kelmendi is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Bajrush Kelmendi played?
Our database contains 73 games by Bajrush Kelmendi, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bajrush Kelmendi?
73 games by Bajrush 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.