Prepare against Ylber Sadiku
XKX · World #57,128 classical · FIDE ID 22105298
Our database contains 39 games by Ylber Sadiku, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ylber Sadiku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ylber Sadiku 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 | 1,866 | 1,899 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,910 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ylber Sadiku's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ylber Sadiku's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Sadiku usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sadiku usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sadiku usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sadiku usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sadiku usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ylber Sadiku's chess games
All 39 games by Ylber Sadiku in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Bekim Sejdiu | 2,175 | Pristina Nderkombetar Open | B13 |
| Jun 2022 | Fatmir Qorri | 1,988 | Pristina Nderkombetar Open | B20 |
| Jun 2024 | Arsim Gerguri | 1,978 | Pristina Balkan Open B | D82 |
| Jun 2026 | Peric,Sl | 1,962 | Prishtina Int Open 2026 | D30 |
| Jan 2025 | Shemsedin Sherifi | 1,942 | ch-KOS | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KOS | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,863 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| Pristina Balkan Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,719 |
| Pristina Nderkombetar Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ylber Sadiku's chess games?
39 games by Ylber Sadiku, from Nov 2019 to Aug 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 Ylber Sadiku has played.
What does Ylber Sadiku play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ylber Sadiku opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ylber Sadiku answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ylber Sadiku play as White?
As White, Ylber Sadiku's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ylber Sadiku play as Black?
As Black, Ylber Sadiku most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ylber Sadiku's FIDE rating?
Ylber Sadiku is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ylber Sadiku played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ylber Sadiku, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ylber Sadiku?
39 games by Ylber Sadiku 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.