Prepare against Naim Sahitaj
XKX · World #7,977 classical · FIDE ID 939137
Our database contains 138 games by Naim Sahitaj, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naim Sahitaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naim Sahitaj 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 | 2,205 | 2,275 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,234 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,256 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 53 | 17 | 68 | 38.4% |
| As White | 68 | 28 | 10 | 30 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 7 | 38 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naim Sahitaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naim Sahitaj's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 38.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 32.4% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 25.0% | 52.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sahitaj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sahitaj usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sahitaj usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sahitaj usually continues b3 (45.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Sahitaj usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Sahitaj usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 44.8% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Naim Sahitaj's chess games
All 138 games by Naim Sahitaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 53 wins, 17 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Tomas Petrik | 2,536 | 12th ch-EU | A12 |
| Mar 2011 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,529 | 12th ch-EU | E12 |
| Mar 2010 | Alin-Mile Berescu | 2,486 | 11th ch-EU | A50 |
| Mar 2011 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,446 | 12th ch-EU | A66 |
| Mar 2010 | Gil Popilski | 2,441 | 11th ch-EU | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kukes Open | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,235 |
| chT-KOS | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 2,322 |
| 14th ch-EUR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,172 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,401 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Pristina Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naim Sahitaj's chess games?
138 games by Naim Sahitaj, from Jan 2005 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 Naim Sahitaj has played.
What does Naim Sahitaj play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Naim Sahitaj opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naim Sahitaj answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Naim Sahitaj play as White?
As White, Naim Sahitaj's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naim Sahitaj play as Black?
As Black, Naim Sahitaj most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Naim Sahitaj's FIDE rating?
Naim Sahitaj is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Naim Sahitaj played?
Our database contains 138 games by Naim Sahitaj, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 17 draws, 68 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naim Sahitaj?
138 games by Naim Sahitaj 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.