Prepare against Riza Bregu
CM · Albania · World #16,576 classical · FIDE ID 4701739
When preparing against Riza Bregu, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Wing Gambit as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Riza Bregu, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riza Bregu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riza Bregu 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 | 2,089 | 2,201 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,187 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,177 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 48 | 14 | 99 | 29.8% |
| As White | 86 | 27 | 7 | 52 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 21 | 7 | 47 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riza Bregu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riza Bregu's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 94.2% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bregu usually continues b4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bregu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bregu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bregu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 37.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Riza Bregu's chess games
All 161 games by Riza Bregu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 48 wins, 14 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Mar 2025 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Nov 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| May 2025 | Llambi Pasko | 2,409 | TCh-Kosovo Elite | C53 |
| Jan 2024 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 108 | 32 | 2,062 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| Pristina Balkan Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| TCh-Kosovo Elite | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,247 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-ALB | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| 12th Konjic Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 10th Split Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riza Bregu's chess games?
161 games by Riza Bregu, from Dec 2014 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 Riza Bregu has played.
What does Riza Bregu play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Riza Bregu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riza Bregu answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Riza Bregu play as White?
As White, Riza Bregu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riza Bregu play as Black?
As Black, Riza Bregu most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Riza Bregu's FIDE rating?
Riza Bregu is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Riza Bregu played?
Our database contains 161 games by Riza Bregu, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 14 draws, 99 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riza Bregu?
161 games by Riza Bregu 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.