FMSamuel Zenelaj
BIH · FIDE ID 4701631 · 21 tournament games since 2021
Standard
2319
#16 in BIH (active)
Rapid
2257
#47 in BIH (active)
Blitz
2262
#30 in BIH (active)
Score
67%
10 W · 8 D · 3 L
Opp. avg
2148
Last 21 games
Last game
2026-09-19
I. Međugorje Open 2026
Prep summary
- As White: 1.e4 in 100% of games (scores 64%).
- Against 1.e4: 1...c5 in 2 of 3 games (Sicilian Defense), scoring 100%.
- Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 in 4 of 4 games (Indian Defense), scoring 75%.
- By opponent strength: 30% against higher-rated players, 81% against lower-rated.
- Drawish: 38% of games end in a draw.
Based on 21 over-the-board games (18 classical). 11 with White (64%), 10 with Black (70%).
Openings as White
First move
| 1.e4 | 11 | 64% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense: Tartakower Variation | 2 | 25% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 100% |
| Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations | 1 | 100% |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | 1 | 0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Gurgenidze Variation | 1 | 50% |
Openings as Black
Against 1.e4 (3 games)
| 1...c5 Sicilian Defense | 2 | 100% |
| 1...e5 King's Pawn Game | 1 | 50% |
Against 1.d4 (4 games)
| 1...Nf6 Indian Defense | 4 | 75% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation, Traditional Line | 1 | 100% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 50% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 100% |
| Old Indian Defense: Ukrainian Variation | 1 | 100% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 100% |
Recent games
| Date | Opponent and event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | Andrej Sukovic (2283) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | W |
| 2026-09-18 | Stipe Poljak (2106) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | W |
| 2026-09-17 | Leon Djuric (2216) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | ½ |
| 2026-09-17 | Nikola Sedlak (2349) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | L |
| 2026-09-16 | Doga Cihan Goksel (2187) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | W |
| 2026-09-15 | Nikola Sibincic (2083) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | W |
| 2026-09-14 | Raaghav Kabil M (1909) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | W |
| 2026-09-14 | Borna Pehar (2027) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | L |
| 2026-09-13 | Zlatko Pavicevic (1854) I. Međugorje Open 2026 · classical | W |
| 2023-10-21 | Yifan Zuo (2322) 2nd Open Hvar 2023 · classical | ½ |
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