Prepare against Fotjon Petritaj
Albania · World #6,989 classical · FIDE ID 4701704
Our database contains 69 games by Fotjon Petritaj, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fotjon Petritaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fotjon 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 | 2,225 | 2,280 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,300 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,280 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 36 | 10 | 23 | 52.2% |
| As White | 34 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 61.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fotjon Petritaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fotjon Petritaj's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 94.1% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Petritaj usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Fotjon Petritaj's chess games
All 69 games by Fotjon Petritaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 36 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,541 | Durres Open | E10 |
| Aug 2007 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,469 | 15th Nikaia Open | D37 |
| Aug 2007 | Emre Can | 2,411 | Athens Acropolis Open | B15 |
| Aug 2006 | Ioannis Simeonidis | 2,299 | Athens Acropolis Open | C09 |
| Oct 2015 | Panayotis Kanellopoulos | 2,214 | 43rd chT-GRE | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2007 | 18 | 7 | 2,250 |
| ch-GRE ESSPEP | 2014 | 10 | 10 | 1,959 |
| 15th Nikaia Open | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,312 |
| 43rd chT-GRE | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,155 |
| Durres Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 2,269 |
| Kalamata NOK Open 1st | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| 14th Nikaia Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,196 |
| Kalamata OSK Open | 2007 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fotjon Petritaj's chess games?
69 games by Fotjon Petritaj, from Jul 2006 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 Fotjon Petritaj has played.
What does Fotjon Petritaj play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Fotjon Petritaj opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fotjon Petritaj answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Fotjon Petritaj play as White?
As White, Fotjon Petritaj's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fotjon Petritaj play as Black?
As Black, Fotjon Petritaj most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Fotjon Petritaj's FIDE rating?
Fotjon Petritaj is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Fotjon Petritaj played?
Our database contains 69 games by Fotjon Petritaj, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fotjon Petritaj?
69 games by Fotjon 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.