Prepare against Perparim Makolli
FM · XKX · World #4,965 classical · FIDE ID 908630
When preparing against Perparim Makolli, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 333 games by Perparim Makolli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Perparim Makolli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Perparim Makolli 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 | 2,274 | 2,345 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,379 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,345 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 107 | 82 | 144 | 32.1% |
| As White | 165 | 58 | 49 | 58 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 168 | 49 | 33 | 86 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Perparim Makolli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Perparim Makolli's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 95.8% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Makolli usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Makolli usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Makolli usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Makolli usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Makolli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Makolli usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 96.4% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 60.7% | 48.5% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 35.7% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Perparim Makolli's chess games
All 333 games by Perparim Makolli 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: 107 wins, 82 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 54 | 16/9/29 | 29.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Davit Shengelia | 2,512 | Olympiad-43 | D60 |
| Apr 2012 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,476 | Skopje Karposh Open | A13 |
| Oct 2010 | Peter Michalik | 2,455 | 26th EU-Cup | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,450 | Kukes Open | C84 |
| Nov 2017 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,442 | 21st chT-EU | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,293 |
| chT-KOS | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-KOS final | 2016 | 17 | 14 | 2,425 |
| Kukes Open | 2014 | 17 | 8 | 2,233 |
| 5th ch-EU | 2004 | 13 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 7th EU-ch | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,263 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Perparim Makolli's chess games?
333 games by Perparim Makolli, 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 Perparim Makolli has played.
What does Perparim Makolli play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Perparim Makolli opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Perparim Makolli answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Perparim Makolli play as White?
As White, Perparim Makolli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Perparim Makolli play as Black?
As Black, Perparim Makolli most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Perparim Makolli's FIDE rating?
Perparim Makolli is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (May 2017).
How many games has Perparim Makolli played?
Our database contains 333 games by Perparim Makolli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 82 draws, 144 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Perparim Makolli?
333 games by Perparim Makolli 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.