Prepare against Klendi Zeneli
CM · Albania · World #5,054 classical · FIDE ID 4706609
Our database contains 410 games by Klendi Zeneli, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klendi Zeneli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klendi Zeneli 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 | 2,272 | 2,287 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 134 | 34 | 242 | 32.7% |
| As White | 193 | 66 | 17 | 110 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 217 | 68 | 17 | 132 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klendi Zeneli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klendi Zeneli's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 99.5% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zeneli usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zeneli usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zeneli usually continues d4 (37.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zeneli usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.4% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 95.9% | 33.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
Klendi Zeneli's chess games
All 410 games by Klendi Zeneli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 134 wins, 34 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60 | 22/4/34 | 36.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/3/18 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 3/0/13 | 18.8% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Evgeny Postny | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Feb 2024 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,552 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Nov 2023 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,512 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Jul 2024 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,507 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 322 | 113.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 2 | 1,955 |
| Pristina Balkan Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,331 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,131 |
| 2nd Struga Youth Open A | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,762 |
| 12th Konjic Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klendi Zeneli's chess games?
410 games by Klendi Zeneli, from Jul 2021 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 Klendi Zeneli has played.
What does Klendi Zeneli play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Klendi Zeneli opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klendi Zeneli answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Klendi Zeneli play as White?
As White, Klendi Zeneli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (60 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klendi Zeneli play as Black?
As Black, Klendi Zeneli most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Klendi Zeneli's FIDE rating?
Klendi Zeneli is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (May 2026).
How many games has Klendi Zeneli played?
Our database contains 410 games by Klendi Zeneli, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 34 draws, 242 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klendi Zeneli?
410 games by Klendi Zeneli 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.