Prepare against Ndriqona Saraci
WCM · XKX · World #130,973 classical · FIDE ID 969095
When preparing against Ndriqona Saraci, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 99 games by Ndriqona Saraci, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ndriqona Saraci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ndriqona 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 | 1,644 | 1,692 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,697 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,669 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 27 | 22 | 50 | 27.3% |
| As White | 54 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ndriqona Saraci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ndriqona Saraci's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 92.6% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Saraci usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Saraci usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saraci usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Saraci usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Saraci usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 43.3% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Ndriqona Saraci's chess games
All 99 games by Ndriqona Saraci in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Olivia Smith | 2,012 | Online Olym Div3 C | C47 |
| Jan 2025 | Fehim Qorrolli | 1,999 | ch-KOS | B01 |
| Jan 2025 | Valon Selimi | 1,867 | ch-KOS | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | Esperanca Caxita | 1,865 | Online Olym Div3 C | B40 |
| Dec 2023 | Alaudin Shtavica | 1,710 | Skopje Open B | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,649 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,688 |
| 24th ch-EU w | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,716 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,640 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| Pristina Balkan Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,748 |
| 27th EU-ch U18 Girls | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,407 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ndriqona Saraci's chess games?
99 games by Ndriqona Saraci, from Dec 2015 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 Ndriqona Saraci has played.
What does Ndriqona Saraci play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Ndriqona Saraci opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ndriqona Saraci answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Ndriqona Saraci play as White?
As White, Ndriqona Saraci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ndriqona Saraci play as Black?
As Black, Ndriqona Saraci most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Ndriqona Saraci's FIDE rating?
Ndriqona Saraci is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,692 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ndriqona Saraci played?
Our database contains 99 games by Ndriqona Saraci, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ndriqona Saraci?
99 games by Ndriqona 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.