Prepare against Korab Saraci
CM · XKX · World #6,337 classical · FIDE ID 4701968
Our database contains 289 games by Korab Saraci, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Korab Saraci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Korab 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 | 2,239 | 2,287 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,312 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 108 | 59 | 122 | 37.4% |
| As White | 147 | 54 | 37 | 56 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 54 | 22 | 66 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Korab Saraci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Korab Saraci's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 76.2% | 49.6% |
| d4 | 25 | 17.0% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Saraci usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Saraci usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Saraci usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Saraci usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Saraci usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 47.4% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 34 | 43.6% | 44.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Korab Saraci's chess games
All 289 games by Korab Saraci in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 108 wins, 59 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,542 | 22nd ch-EU | B06 |
| Oct 2022 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,469 | chT-FRM 30th | B22 |
| Apr 2022 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,451 | 22nd ch-EU | B20 |
| Nov 2021 | Stefan Mazur | 2,433 | 23rd chT-EU | B76 |
| Oct 2023 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,428 | 38th EU-Cup | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,120 |
| Pristina Open | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,955 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Wch U20 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| Wch U20 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Korab Saraci's chess games?
289 games by Korab Saraci, from Jul 2015 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 Korab Saraci has played.
What does Korab Saraci play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Korab Saraci opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Korab Saraci answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Korab Saraci play as White?
As White, Korab Saraci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Korab Saraci play as Black?
As Black, Korab Saraci most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Korab Saraci's FIDE rating?
Korab Saraci is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Korab Saraci played?
Our database contains 289 games by Korab Saraci, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 59 draws, 122 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Korab Saraci?
289 games by Korab 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.