Prepare against Ferdinando Petritaj
Albania · World #11,878 classical · FIDE ID 4700619
Our database contains 54 games by Ferdinando Petritaj, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdinando Petritaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdinando Petritaj 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 | 2,143 | 2,213 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,226 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,191 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 26 | 8 | 20 | 48.1% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Ferdinando Petritaj's chess games
All 54 games by Ferdinando Petritaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Benjamin Defromont | 2,423 | 53rd Torino Open | E94 |
| Apr 2006 | Todor Galunov | 2,307 | 2nd Chalkidiki Open A | C00 |
| Nov 2000 | Patrick Van Hoolandt | 2,169 | Turin Open | E29 |
| Nov 2000 | Alberto Cantore | 2,168 | Turin Open | A85 |
| Jan 2013 | Antonio Melone | 2,106 | Torino Epifania Open | A63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,251 |
| Turin Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| 2nd Chalkidiki Open A | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,211 |
| Savigliano 6th | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Savigliano Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
| Pinerolo Open | 2009 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 5th Carignano Mo Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,223 |
| Omegna Open | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferdinando Petritaj's chess games?
54 games by Ferdinando Petritaj, from Jul 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 Ferdinando Petritaj has played.
What does Ferdinando Petritaj play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ferdinando Petritaj opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdinando Petritaj answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ferdinando Petritaj play as White?
As White, Ferdinando Petritaj's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferdinando Petritaj play as Black?
As Black, Ferdinando Petritaj most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ferdinando Petritaj's FIDE rating?
Ferdinando Petritaj is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Ferdinando Petritaj played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ferdinando Petritaj, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferdinando Petritaj?
54 games by Ferdinando Petritaj 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.