Prepare against Sami Salihu
XKX · World #12,984 classical · FIDE ID 935476
Our database contains 115 games by Sami Salihu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sami Salihu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sami Salihu 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 | 2,128 | 2,240 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,232 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,190 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 40 | 31 | 44 | 34.8% |
| As White | 65 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sami Salihu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sami Salihu's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 53.8% | 44.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 44.6% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Salihu usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Salihu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Salihu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 55.2% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Salihu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Salihu usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Salihu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Sami Salihu's chess games
All 115 games by Sami Salihu 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: 40 wins, 31 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Klaus Bolding | 2,373 | chT2O-FRA 0203 | B02 |
| May 2017 | Perparim Makolli | 2,345 | chT-KOS | D04 |
| Oct 2018 | Henk Vedder | 2,336 | 34th EU-Cup | B50 |
| Oct 2008 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,316 | 24th EU-Cup | B84 |
| May 2017 | Llambi Pasko | 2,302 | chT-KOS | D96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-KOS | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,271 |
| chT2O-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,229 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| Pristina Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,170 |
| TCh-Kosovo Elite | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,189 |
| 33rd EU-Cup | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sami Salihu's chess games?
115 games by Sami Salihu, 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 Sami Salihu has played.
What does Sami Salihu play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Sami Salihu opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sami Salihu answers 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sami Salihu play as White?
As White, Sami Salihu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sami Salihu play as Black?
As Black, Sami Salihu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Sami Salihu's FIDE rating?
Sami Salihu is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Sami Salihu played?
Our database contains 115 games by Sami Salihu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 31 draws, 44 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sami Salihu?
115 games by Sami Salihu 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.