Prepare against Eglantina Shabanaj
WFM · Albania · World #38,526 classical · FIDE ID 4700562
When preparing against Eglantina Shabanaj, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Eglantina Shabanaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eglantina Shabanaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eglantina Shabanaj 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 | 1,942 | 2,140 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,047 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,037 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 90 | 36 | 116 | 37.2% |
| As White | 122 | 44 | 23 | 55 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 120 | 46 | 13 | 61 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eglantina Shabanaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eglantina Shabanaj's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 70.5% | 42.4% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 13.9% | 29.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Shabanaj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 53.2% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 20.3% | 28.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 55.6% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Eglantina Shabanaj's chess games
All 242 games by Eglantina Shabanaj 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: 90 wins, 36 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,471 | EU-Cup Online Gr-E w | A05 |
| Aug 2020 | Laura Unuk | 2,379 | Online Olym Div2 C | D05 |
| Sep 2010 | Deysi Estella Cori Tello | 2,368 | Olympiad Women-39 | A05 |
| Aug 2020 | Monica Calzetta Ruiz | 2,286 | Online Olym Div2 C | D94 |
| May 2006 | Elena Boric | 2,284 | Olympiad Women-37 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 Girls | 1995 | 20 | 9 | 2,069 |
| Online Olym Div2 C | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,127 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,194 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,010 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,992 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eglantina Shabanaj's chess games?
242 games by Eglantina Shabanaj, 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 Eglantina Shabanaj has played.
What does Eglantina Shabanaj play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Eglantina Shabanaj opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eglantina Shabanaj answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Eglantina Shabanaj play as White?
As White, Eglantina Shabanaj's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eglantina Shabanaj play as Black?
As Black, Eglantina Shabanaj most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Eglantina Shabanaj's FIDE rating?
Eglantina Shabanaj is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Eglantina Shabanaj played?
Our database contains 242 games by Eglantina Shabanaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 36 draws, 116 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eglantina Shabanaj?
242 games by Eglantina Shabanaj 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.