Prepare against Besnik Aliu
XKX · World #34,382 classical · FIDE ID 4701917
Our database contains 71 games by Besnik Aliu, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Besnik Aliu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Besnik Aliu 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 | 1,962 | 2,114 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,130 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,114 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 12 | 37 | 31.0% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Besnik Aliu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Besnik Aliu's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 83.3% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Aliu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Aliu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Aliu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Aliu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Aliu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Besnik Aliu's chess games
All 71 games by Besnik Aliu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Perparim Makolli | 2,283 | chT-KOS | C11 |
| Nov 2017 | Endrit Uruci | 2,229 | KOS CupT | B05 |
| Oct 2016 | Ismet Alidema | 2,193 | ch-KOS final | C50 |
| Oct 2016 | Armend Budima | 2,191 | ch-KOS final | B58 |
| Jun 2025 | Alban Krasniqi | 2,140 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2023 | 27 | 11 | 1,849 |
| ch-KOS final | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,004 |
| chT-KOS | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,008 |
| KOS CupT | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Pristina Nderkombetar Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| Kosovo Club Cup | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,570 |
| European Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Besnik Aliu's chess games?
71 games by Besnik Aliu, from Oct 2016 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 Besnik Aliu has played.
What does Besnik Aliu play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Besnik Aliu opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Besnik Aliu answers 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Besnik Aliu play as White?
As White, Besnik Aliu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Besnik Aliu play as Black?
As Black, Besnik Aliu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Besnik Aliu's FIDE rating?
Besnik Aliu is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Besnik Aliu played?
Our database contains 71 games by Besnik Aliu, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 37 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Besnik Aliu?
71 games by Besnik Aliu 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.