Prepare against Nderim Saraci
IM · XKX · World #979 classical · FIDE ID 6351921
When preparing against Nderim Saraci, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,381 games by Nderim Saraci, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nderim Saraci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nderim Saraci 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 | 2,453 | 2,495 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,520 | 2,520 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,498 | 2,580 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,381 | 637 | 370 | 374 | 46.1% |
| As White | 686 | 353 | 183 | 150 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 695 | 284 | 187 | 224 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nderim Saraci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nderim Saraci's side.
First moves as White (686 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 47.8% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 159 | 23.2% | 67.0% |
| e4 | 107 | 15.6% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 68 | 9.9% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Saraci usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Saraci usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Saraci usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Saraci usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Saraci usually continues g3 (67.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Saraci usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 154 | 47.7% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 123 | 38.1% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 4.0% | 73.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 174 | 77.7% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 47 | 21.0% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Nderim Saraci's chess games
All 1,381 games by Nderim Saraci in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Sep 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: 637 wins, 370 draws, 374 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 77 | 44/18/15 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 75 | 38/23/14 | 50.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 67 | 36/9/22 | 53.7% |
| D02 | London System | 39 | 27/7/5 | 69.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 39 | 14/17/8 | 35.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 61 | 25/14/22 | 41.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 17/10/7 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 6/9/13 | 21.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | David Navara | 2,684 | ch-EU Blitz | A12 |
| May 2020 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,682 | Titled Tue | D77 |
| May 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,677 | Titled Arena May 8th | A01 |
| Dec 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,674 | Wch Blitz | A06 |
| Sep 2016 | Bassem Amin | 2,661 | Olympiad-42 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 249 | 156 | 2,477 |
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 42 | 39 | 2,416 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,515 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 38 | 19.5 | 2,430 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 37 | 20 | 2,288 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 35 | 23 | 2,455 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,370 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,467 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bedri Sadiku (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nderim Saraci's chess games?
1,381 games by Nderim Saraci, from Jan 2010 to Sep 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 Nderim Saraci has played.
What does Nderim Saraci play on the first move as White?
Across 686 games with White in our database, Nderim Saraci opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nderim Saraci answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nderim Saraci play as White?
As White, Nderim Saraci's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (77 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (75 games, 50.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (67 games, 53.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 686 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nderim Saraci play as Black?
As Black, Nderim Saraci most often plays: Indian Defense (61 games, 41.0% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 695 games.
What is Nderim Saraci's FIDE rating?
Nderim Saraci is currently rated 2,453 in classical chess, 2,520 in rapid and 2,498 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Nderim Saraci played?
Our database contains 1,381 games by Nderim Saraci, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 637 wins, 370 draws, 374 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nderim Saraci?
1,381 games by Nderim Saraci 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.