Prepare against Iart Luca Shytaj
GM · Italy · World #1,533 classical · FIDE ID 812633
When preparing against Iart Luca Shytaj, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 511 games by Iart Luca Shytaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iart Luca Shytaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iart Luca Shytaj 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 | 2,408 | 2,507 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,435 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,435 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 178 | 202 | 131 | 34.8% |
| As White | 261 | 93 | 110 | 58 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 250 | 85 | 92 | 73 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iart Luca Shytaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iart Luca Shytaj's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 225 | 86.2% | 57.6% |
| b3 | 14 | 5.4% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 5.0% | 61.5% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 3.1% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Shytaj usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Shytaj usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Shytaj usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 39.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shytaj usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Shytaj usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Shytaj usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 92.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 86.5% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.5% | 35.0% |
Iart Luca Shytaj's chess games
All 511 games by Iart Luca Shytaj 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: 178 wins, 202 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/17/12 | 39.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/16/10 | 29.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Ivan Saric | 2,666 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | B51 |
| Nov 2016 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,641 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | B08 |
| Aug 2009 | Yuri Drozdovskij | 2,620 | Arctic Chess Challenge | C07 |
| Dec 2019 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,588 | Bundesliga 1920 | B22 |
| Aug 2013 | Tamas Banusz | 2,588 | 2nd Mare di Fano Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 41 | 16 | 2,360 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,549 |
| Wch Rapid | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 2,333 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,443 |
| 12th Montecatini Terme | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,392 |
| Marianske Lazne GM-A2 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iart Luca Shytaj's chess games?
511 games by Iart Luca Shytaj, 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 Iart Luca Shytaj has played.
What does Iart Luca Shytaj play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Iart Luca Shytaj opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iart Luca Shytaj answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Iart Luca Shytaj play as White?
As White, Iart Luca Shytaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 39.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iart Luca Shytaj play as Black?
As Black, Iart Luca Shytaj most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Iart Luca Shytaj's FIDE rating?
Iart Luca Shytaj is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,507 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Iart Luca Shytaj played?
Our database contains 511 games by Iart Luca Shytaj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 202 draws, 131 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iart Luca Shytaj?
511 games by Iart Luca Shytaj 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.