Prepare against Ismet Topalli
XKX · World #43,737 classical · FIDE ID 22100709
Our database contains 56 games by Ismet Topalli, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismet Topalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismet Topalli 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 | 1,919 | 2,121 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 2,066 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,066 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 5 | 31 | 35.7% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismet Topalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismet Topalli's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 88.0% | 45.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Topalli usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Topalli usually continues e3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Topalli usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Topalli usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Topalli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Topalli usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 72.7% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Ismet Topalli's chess games
All 56 games by Ismet Topalli in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A09 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Enver Berisha | 2,032 | ch-KOS | D02 |
| Jan 2025 | Mentor Zeneli | 2,018 | ch-KOS | D00 |
| Jan 2025 | Bahri Musa | 2,014 | ch-KOS | A02 |
| May 2016 | Gzim Bitici | 2,010 | 17th ch-EU | A02 |
| Nov 2022 | Rame Rama | 2,006 | ch-KOS | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 33 | 14.5 | 1,999 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| Pristina Nderkombetar Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,665 |
| Pristina Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,872 |
| KOS Cup | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,465 |
| 17th ch-EU | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismet Topalli's chess games?
56 games by Ismet Topalli, from Jun 2016 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 Ismet Topalli has played.
What does Ismet Topalli play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ismet Topalli opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismet Topalli answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ismet Topalli play as White?
As White, Ismet Topalli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismet Topalli play as Black?
As Black, Ismet Topalli most often plays: Philidor (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ismet Topalli's FIDE rating?
Ismet Topalli is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (May 2017).
How many games has Ismet Topalli played?
Our database contains 56 games by Ismet Topalli, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 31 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismet Topalli?
56 games by Ismet Topalli 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.