Prepare against Sotir Pasku
Albania · World #25,093 classical · FIDE ID 4700880
When preparing against Sotir Pasku, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Sotir Pasku, covering Dec 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sotir Pasku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sotir Pasku 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 | 2,018 | 2,086 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,115 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,081 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 925 rated games against 450 different opponents, across 101 events in 3 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 | 257 | 127 | 41 | 89 | 49.4% | 1,989 | 2,019 | 9 |
| Rapid | 352 | 204 | 34 | 114 | 58.0% | 1,907 | 1,999 | 8 |
| Blitz | 268 | 160 | 14 | 94 | 59.7% | 1,923 | 2,005 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 304 | 65 | 42 | 197 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 525 | 376 | 43 | 106 | 71.6% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 33 vs FM · 16 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 10 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 93 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 1,965 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 97 | 57 | 9 | 31 | 1,913 | 2,001 |
| 2024 | 148 | 89 | 12 | 47 | 1,931 | 2,037 |
| 2023 | 127 | 72 | 10 | 45 | 1,898 | 1,965 |
| 2022 | 114 | 63 | 14 | 37 | 1,876 | 1,961 |
| 2021 | 66 | 37 | 4 | 25 | 1,841 | 1,869 |
| 2019 | 119 | 67 | 12 | 40 | 1,978 | 2,056 |
| 2018 | 109 | 55 | 9 | 45 | 2,031 | 2,057 |
| 2017 | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 2,119 | 2,079 |
| 2015 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2,171 | 2,142 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,922 | 1,855 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,098 | 2,148 |
| 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,097 | 1,897 |
Where Sotir Pasku has played
Albania (68) · Kosovo (20) · North Macedonia (13)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sotir Pasku's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sotir Pasku's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pasku usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pasku usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Pasku usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pasku usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pasku usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Sotir Pasku's chess games
All 32 games by Sotir Pasku in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Alexandros Gogolis | 2,272 | 13th Nikaia Open | E16 |
| Aug 2005 | Ioannis Litsas | 2,150 | 13th Nikaia Open | B18 |
| Aug 2005 | Maria-Anna Stefanidi | 2,141 | 13th Nikaia Open | B19 |
| Aug 2005 | Kostas Tziallilas | 2,100 | 13th Nikaia Open | D20 |
| Sep 2017 | Bimi Meta | 2,046 | ch-ALB | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pristina Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-ALB | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,915 |
| 13th Nikaia Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| 25th EU-Cup | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,195 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sotir Pasku's chess games?
32 games by Sotir Pasku, from Dec 2014 to Oct 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 Sotir Pasku has played.
What does Sotir Pasku play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Sotir Pasku opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sotir Pasku answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sotir Pasku play as White?
As White, Sotir Pasku's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sotir Pasku play as Black?
As Black, Sotir Pasku most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sotir Pasku's FIDE rating?
Sotir Pasku is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Sotir Pasku played?
Our database contains 32 games by Sotir Pasku, covering Dec 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sotir Pasku?
32 games by Sotir Pasku 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.