Prepare against Franc Ashiku
IM · Albania · World #1,907 classical · FIDE ID 4700066
When preparing against Franc Ashiku, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 328 games by Franc Ashiku, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franc Ashiku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franc Ashiku 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 | 2,388 | 2,428 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,398 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,341 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 140 | 69 | 119 | 42.7% |
| As White | 163 | 73 | 33 | 57 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 165 | 67 | 36 | 62 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franc Ashiku's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franc Ashiku's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 39.9% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 56 | 34.4% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 18.4% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ashiku usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ashiku usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ashiku usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ashiku usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ashiku usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ashiku usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 50.0% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 4 | 5.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 27.0% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 12.7% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Franc Ashiku's chess games
All 328 games by Franc Ashiku in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 140 wins, 69 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Alberto David | 2,599 | 14th Trieste Open | B43 |
| Aug 2020 | Jure Borisek | 2,591 | Online Olym Div2 C | A81 |
| Sep 2016 | Tal Baron | 2,553 | Olympiad-42 | A34 |
| Nov 2022 | Anthony Wirig | 2,515 | Titled Tue Late | A53 |
| Oct 2019 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,494 | 22nd EU-chT | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 33 | 20 | 2,389 |
| Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,144 |
| Online Olym Div2 C | 2021 | 17 | 6 | 2,341 |
| ch-ALB | 2020 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,381 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 2,293 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,124 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franc Ashiku's chess games?
328 games by Franc Ashiku, from Jul 2007 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 Franc Ashiku has played.
What does Franc Ashiku play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Franc Ashiku opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franc Ashiku answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Franc Ashiku play as White?
As White, Franc Ashiku's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franc Ashiku play as Black?
As Black, Franc Ashiku most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Franc Ashiku's FIDE rating?
Franc Ashiku is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Franc Ashiku played?
Our database contains 328 games by Franc Ashiku, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 69 draws, 119 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franc Ashiku?
328 games by Franc Ashiku 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.