Prepare against Lorenc Rama
FM · Albania · World #13,603 classical · FIDE ID 4700171
Our database contains 319 games by Lorenc Rama, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lorenc Rama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenc Rama 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 | 2,121 | 2,347 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,212 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,125 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 116 | 87 | 116 | 36.4% |
| As White | 160 | 59 | 45 | 56 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 159 | 57 | 42 | 60 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenc Rama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenc Rama's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 58 | 36.3% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 32.5% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 46 | 28.8% | 52.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rama usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rama usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rama usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rama usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rama usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rama usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 50.0% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 24 | 31.6% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 72.2% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.4% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
Lorenc Rama's chess games
All 319 games by Lorenc Rama in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 116 wins, 87 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,496 | Durres | E70 |
| Nov 2001 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,495 | ch-Balkan | E09 |
| May 2013 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,468 | Durres Open | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | Palac,M | 2,468 | Prishtina Int Open 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2013 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,450 | Kukes Open | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kukes Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Balkan | 2002 | 17 | 7 | 2,265 |
| Athens VAR | 1994 | 11 | 9 | 2,482 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| Ilioupolis | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,255 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenc Rama's chess games?
319 games by Lorenc Rama, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lorenc Rama has played.
What does Lorenc Rama play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Lorenc Rama opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenc Rama answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lorenc Rama play as White?
As White, Lorenc Rama's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenc Rama play as Black?
As Black, Lorenc Rama most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Lorenc Rama's FIDE rating?
Lorenc Rama is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Lorenc Rama played?
Our database contains 319 games by Lorenc Rama, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 87 draws, 116 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenc Rama?
319 games by Lorenc Rama 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.