Prepare against Mahmut Xheladini
FM · XKX · World #17,686 classical · FIDE ID 4627733
Our database contains 350 games by Mahmut Xheladini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmut Xheladini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmut Xheladini 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 | 2,078 | 2,288 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,245 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,201 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 137 | 52 | 161 | 39.1% |
| As White | 174 | 78 | 34 | 62 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 176 | 59 | 18 | 99 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmut Xheladini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmut Xheladini's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 99.4% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 58 | 65.9% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 32 | 50.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 19.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 5 | 7.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Mahmut Xheladini's chess games
All 350 games by Mahmut Xheladini 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: 137 wins, 52 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 57 | 21/16/20 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 56 | 24/4/28 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 31 | 7/2/22 | 22.6% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,557 | 02nd Basel Hilton Open | B20 |
| Jun 1998 | Lothar Vogt | 2,510 | chT-SUI | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Sandor Kustar | 2,425 | 02nd Basel Hilton Open | A55 |
| Jan 1994 | Ketino Kachiani-Gersinska | 2,415 | Badenweiler Open | C95 |
| Jan 2007 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,414 | 9th Basel Hilton Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2018 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,193 |
| Badenweiler Open | 1995 | 16 | 10 | 2,423 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,068 |
| chT-SUI | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| Kukes Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| Oberliga Baden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| Oberliga Baden 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmut Xheladini's chess games?
350 games by Mahmut Xheladini, 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 Mahmut Xheladini has played.
What does Mahmut Xheladini play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Mahmut Xheladini opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmut Xheladini answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (51% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mahmut Xheladini play as White?
As White, Mahmut Xheladini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmut Xheladini play as Black?
As Black, Mahmut Xheladini most often plays: Caro-Kann (56 games, 42.9% win rate); Mikenas Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Mahmut Xheladini's FIDE rating?
Mahmut Xheladini is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Mahmut Xheladini played?
Our database contains 350 games by Mahmut Xheladini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 52 draws, 161 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmut Xheladini?
350 games by Mahmut Xheladini 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.