Prepare against Valton Xheladini
North Macedonia · World #64,600 classical · FIDE ID 15009351
When preparing against Valton Xheladini, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Valton Xheladini, covering Sep 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valton Xheladini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valton Xheladini 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 | 1,849 | 1,888 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,892 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 30 | 9 | 21 | 50.0% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Xheladini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Valton Xheladini's chess games
All 60 games by Valton Xheladini in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Momcilo Zivkovic | 1,973 | Skopje Open B | B31 |
| May 2022 | Matej Zvezdakoski | 1,937 | ch-FRM Open | C45 |
| Dec 2023 | Kosta Peev | 1,913 | Skopje Open B | C00 |
| Jun 2023 | Dino Tabakovski | 1,859 | ch-FRM U18 | E20 |
| May 2022 | Sande Atanasov | 1,832 | ch-FRM Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM U16 | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 1,622 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,939 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,913 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| chT-FRM Gp-B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-Balkan U14 | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,442 |
| chT-Balkan U18 Gp A | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valton Xheladini's chess games?
60 games by Valton Xheladini, from Sep 2020 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 Valton Xheladini has played.
What does Valton Xheladini play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Valton Xheladini opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valton Xheladini answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valton Xheladini play as White?
As White, Valton Xheladini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valton Xheladini play as Black?
As Black, Valton Xheladini most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Valton Xheladini's FIDE rating?
Valton Xheladini is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Valton Xheladini played?
Our database contains 60 games by Valton Xheladini, covering Sep 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valton Xheladini?
60 games by Valton Xheladini 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.