Prepare against Shkelqim Cela
FM · Albania · World #12,487 classical · FIDE ID 4700716
Our database contains 95 games by Shkelqim Cela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shkelqim Cela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shkelqim Cela 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 | 2,135 | 2,326 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 31.6% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 20 | 11 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shkelqim Cela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shkelqim Cela's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cela usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cela usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Cela usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Shkelqim Cela's chess games
All 95 games by Shkelqim Cela 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: 30 wins, 35 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Branko Tadic | 2,490 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | A14 |
| Jan 2005 | Borko Lajthajm | 2,455 | 18th Belgrade Trophy | B22 |
| Mar 2005 | Anto Rmus | 2,429 | Bar Sozina Open | B81 |
| Apr 2008 | Efim Muratovic | 2,325 | Dubrovnik Open | B84 |
| Oct 2008 | Jacob Carstensen | 2,319 | 24th EU-Cup | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Zadar Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,186 |
| 18th Belgrade Trophy | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| 20th Zadar Open A | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| Bar Sozina Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,353 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,316 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,302 |
| ch-Balkan | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shkelqim Cela's chess games?
95 games by Shkelqim Cela, 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 Shkelqim Cela has played.
What does Shkelqim Cela play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Shkelqim Cela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shkelqim Cela answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Shkelqim Cela play as White?
As White, Shkelqim Cela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shkelqim Cela play as Black?
As Black, Shkelqim Cela most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Shkelqim Cela's FIDE rating?
Shkelqim Cela is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Shkelqim Cela played?
Our database contains 95 games by Shkelqim Cela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 35 draws, 30 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shkelqim Cela?
95 games by Shkelqim Cela 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.