Prepare against Sirio Dafa
Albania · World #36,937 classical · FIDE ID 4705904
When preparing against Sirio Dafa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Sirio Dafa, covering Apr 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sirio Dafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sirio Dafa 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 | 1,951 | 1,951 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,045 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 35.1% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 362 rated games against 263 different opponents, across 46 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 140 | 60 | 32 | 48 | 42.9% | 1,689 | 1,693 | 8 |
| Rapid | 106 | 54 | 9 | 43 | 50.9% | 1,844 | 1,857 | 7 |
| Blitz | 109 | 53 | 7 | 49 | 48.6% | 1,893 | 1,881 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 245 | 89 | 38 | 118 | 36.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 69 | 47 | 9 | 13 | 68.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 4 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 44 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1,886 | 1,995 |
| 2025 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 2,001 | 2,014 |
| 2024 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1,797 | 1,877 |
| 2023 | 120 | 56 | 19 | 45 | 1,859 | 1,859 |
| 2022 | 79 | 36 | 10 | 33 | 1,800 | 1,789 |
| 2021 | 90 | 43 | 11 | 36 | 1,708 | 1,708 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1,197 | 997 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,207 | 807 |
Where Sirio Dafa has played
Albania (31) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (4) · North Macedonia (3) · Serbia (3) · Austria (2) · Greece (2) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sirio Dafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sirio Dafa's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Dafa usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Dafa usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Dafa usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Sirio Dafa's chess games
All 37 games by Sirio Dafa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Adnan Sitnic | 2,220 | 12th Konjic Open | B15 |
| Mar 2023 | Gzim Bytyqi | 1,916 | 12th Konjic Open | C56 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Hu | 1,808 | World Cup U16 Prel | C64 |
| Nov 2020 | Alaudin Shtavica | 1,680 | ch-Balkan U14 | C55 |
| Aug 2021 | Nathan Smith | 1,672 | World Cup U16 Prel | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struga Lake Queen U18 Open | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,630 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,685 |
| 12th Konjic Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Balkan U14 | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,450 |
| 43. Münsterland Open / 34. Challengers 2026 - B-Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,843 |
| 38th EU-Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sirio Dafa's chess games?
37 games by Sirio Dafa, from Apr 2020 to Nov 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 Sirio Dafa has played.
What does Sirio Dafa play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sirio Dafa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sirio Dafa answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sirio Dafa play as White?
As White, Sirio Dafa's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sirio Dafa play as Black?
As Black, Sirio Dafa most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sirio Dafa's FIDE rating?
Sirio Dafa is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Sirio Dafa played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sirio Dafa, covering Apr 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sirio Dafa?
37 games by Sirio Dafa 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.