Prepare against Emell Dilji
XKX · World #59,135 classical · FIDE ID 22100148
When preparing against Emell Dilji, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 35 games by Emell Dilji, covering Dec 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Emell Dilji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emell Dilji 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 | 1,859 | 1,876 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,952 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,983 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 37.1% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2025): 723 rated games against 425 different opponents, across 76 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 103 | 34 | 20 | 49 | 33.0% | 1,903 | 1,804 | 8 |
| Rapid | 224 | 97 | 27 | 100 | 43.3% | 1,926 | 1,892 | 7 |
| Blitz | 335 | 130 | 24 | 181 | 38.8% | 1,963 | 1,891 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 462 | 135 | 49 | 278 | 29.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 164 | 99 | 17 | 48 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | 29 | 8 | 36 | 1,921 | 1,868 |
| 2024 | 151 | 72 | 12 | 67 | 1,943 | 1,925 |
| 2023 | 37 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 1,893 | 1,870 |
| 2022 | 52 | 17 | 5 | 30 | 1,879 | 1,766 |
| 2021 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2,057 | 2,032 |
| 2020 | 46 | 20 | 3 | 23 | 1,886 | 1,845 |
| 2019 | 110 | 50 | 13 | 47 | 1,964 | 1,960 |
| 2018 | 137 | 47 | 16 | 74 | 1,975 | 1,863 |
| 2017 | 66 | 22 | 9 | 35 | 1,947 | 1,849 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1,984 | 1,684 |
| 2015 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 1,855 | 1,544 |
Where Emell Dilji has played
Kosovo (63) · North Macedonia (9) · Albania (2) · Croatia (1) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emell Dilji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emell Dilji's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Dilji usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dilji usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Dilji usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 14.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Dilji usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Dilji usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dilji usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Emell Dilji's chess games
All 35 games by Emell Dilji in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Bleron Dobraj | 2,071 | TCh-Kosovo Elite | C23 |
| May 2025 | Fatmir Qorri | 1,985 | TCh-Kosovo Elite | D37 |
| Jun 2024 | Arsim Gerguri | 1,978 | Pristina Balkan Open B | C60 |
| May 2025 | Alaudin Shtavica | 1,970 | TCh-Kosovo Elite | C28 |
| Jun 2024 | Arben Bytyqi | 1,858 | Pristina Balkan Open B | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pristina Balkan Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,940 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,839 |
| TCh-Kosovo Elite | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,174 |
| ch-EU Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,763 |
| Kosovo Club Cup | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,551 |
| European Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
| European Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
| chT-KOS 2 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emell Dilji's chess games?
35 games by Emell Dilji, from Dec 2015 to Oct 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 Emell Dilji has played.
What does Emell Dilji play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Emell Dilji opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emell Dilji answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Emell Dilji play as White?
As White, Emell Dilji's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emell Dilji play as Black?
As Black, Emell Dilji most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Emell Dilji's FIDE rating?
Emell Dilji is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Emell Dilji played?
Our database contains 35 games by Emell Dilji, covering Dec 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emell Dilji?
35 games by Emell Dilji 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.