Prepare against Shaip Kastrati
XKX · World #127,755 classical · FIDE ID 22102752
When preparing against Shaip Kastrati, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 45 games by Shaip Kastrati, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shaip Kastrati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shaip Kastrati 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 | 1,653 | 1,704 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shaip Kastrati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shaip Kastrati's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kastrati usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kastrati usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kastrati usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Shaip Kastrati's chess games
All 45 games by Shaip Kastrati in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Ciprian-Iulian Strete | 1,763 | 9th chT-IBCA World blind | B22 |
| Jun 2017 | Miso Culjak | 1,679 | 15th IBCA Olympiad | D02 |
| Jun 2017 | Dobrivoje Vukovic | 1,669 | 15th IBCA Olympiad | C50 |
| Jun 2017 | Cicel Johannes Vosloo | 1,597 | 15th IBCA Olympiad | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Milazim Halilaj | 1,516 | Pristina Balkan Open B | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,583 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| Pristina Balkan Open B | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,547 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,558 |
| 13th SLO-ch Blind Int | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shaip Kastrati's chess games?
45 games by Shaip Kastrati, from Jul 2017 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 Shaip Kastrati has played.
What does Shaip Kastrati play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Shaip Kastrati opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shaip Kastrati answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Shaip Kastrati play as White?
As White, Shaip Kastrati's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shaip Kastrati play as Black?
As Black, Shaip Kastrati most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Shaip Kastrati's FIDE rating?
Shaip Kastrati is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Shaip Kastrati played?
Our database contains 45 games by Shaip Kastrati, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shaip Kastrati?
45 games by Shaip Kastrati 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.