Albania chess federation: top players, ratings and statistics

Top players

1 Ashiku, Franc IMBorn 1993 2391
2 Pasko, Llambi IMBorn 1991 2364
3 Boci, Mateu FMBorn 2010 2332

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Xhembulla, Aleksander FM	Rating 2322	Born 2006
5	Ramaj, Ergit FM	Rating 2310	Born 2008
6	Seitaj, Ilir IM	Rating 2301	Born 1957
7	Mehmeti, Dritan IM	Rating 2294	Born 1978
8	Zeneli, Klendi CM	Rating 2262	Born 2004
9	Qendro, Llambi IM	Rating 2237	Born 1953
10	Petritaj, Fotjon	Rating 2225	Born 1982
11	Veleshnja, Zino FM	Rating 2211	Born 2001
12	Caku, Kler WFM	Rating 2184	Born 2010
13	Kabo, Melsed	Rating 2154	Born 1982
14	Petritaj, Ferdinando	Rating 2143	Born 1963
15	Guxho, Clirim	Rating 2111	Born 1969
16	Bregu, Riza CM	Rating 2108	Born 1991
17	Kosta, Kelvin	Rating 2108	Born 2007
18	Cela, Shkelqim FM	Rating 2106	Born 1956
19	Rama, Lorenc FM	Rating 2106	Born 1964
20	Tavasja, Elvis	Rating 2090	Born 1986
21	Pustina, Adrian	Rating 2041	Born 1963
22	Pasku, Sotir	Rating 2018	Born 1955
23	Azemi, Flamur	Rating 2017	Born 1965
24	Stavri, Gligor	Rating 2012	Born 1956
25	Mihasi, Erald CM	Rating 2008	Born 1992

1 Pasko, Llambi IMBorn 1991 2407
2 Mehmeti, Dritan IMBorn 1978 2345
3 Xhembulla, Aleksander FMBorn 2006 2308

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Boci, Mateu FM	Rating 2295	Born 2010
5	Ashiku, Franc IM	Rating 2286	Born 1993
6	Petritaj, Fotjon	Rating 2275	Born 1982
7	Ramaj, Ergit FM	Rating 2259	Born 2008
8	Veleshnja, Zino FM	Rating 2228	Born 2001
9	Seitaj, Ilir IM	Rating 2225	Born 1957
10	Zeneli, Klendi CM	Rating 2176	Born 2004
11	Petritaj, Ferdinando	Rating 2170	Born 1963
12	Kosta, Kelvin	Rating 2148	Born 2007
13	Caku, Kler WFM	Rating 2139	Born 2010
14	Kola, Elvis	Rating 2130	Born 1984
15	Guxho, Clirim	Rating 2082	Born 1969
16	Tavasja, Elvis	Rating 2061	Born 1986
17	Rama, Lorenc FM	Rating 2057	Born 1964
18	Mihasi, Erald CM	Rating 2056	Born 1992
19	Bregu, Riza CM	Rating 2052	Born 1991
20	Kabo, Melsed	Rating 2043	Born 1982
21	Bezhani, Ferdinand	Rating 2039	Born 1950
22	Pasku, Sotir	Rating 2024	Born 1955
23	Shabanaj, Eglantina WFM	Rating 2014	Born 1979
24	Kallari, Emiljano	Rating 2007	Born 1993
25	Meco, Astrit	Rating 1999	Born 1957

1 Boci, Mateu FMBorn 2010 2387
2 Pasko, Llambi IMBorn 1991 2386
3 Mehmeti, Dritan IMBorn 1978 2342

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Ashiku, Franc IM	Rating 2341	Born 1993
5	Xhembulla, Aleksander FM	Rating 2284	Born 2006
6	Petritaj, Fotjon	Rating 2254	Born 1982
7	Caku, Kler WFM	Rating 2239	Born 2010
8	Ramaj, Ergit FM	Rating 2196	Born 2008
9	Zeneli, Klendi CM	Rating 2191	Born 2004
10	Petritaj, Ferdinando	Rating 2141	Born 1963
11	Mihasi, Erald CM	Rating 2139	Born 1992
12	Seitaj, Ilir IM	Rating 2139	Born 1957
13	Bregu, Riza CM	Rating 2125	Born 1991
14	Veleshnja, Zino FM	Rating 2109	Born 2001
15	Kosta, Kelvin	Rating 2102	Born 2007
16	Kabo, Melsed	Rating 2055	Born 1982
17	Bezhani, Ferdinand	Rating 2047	Born 1950
18	Pasku, Sotir	Rating 2031	Born 1955
19	Shabanaj, Eglantina WFM	Rating 2030	Born 1979
20	Tavasja, Elvis	Rating 2028	Born 1986
21	Guxho, Clirim	Rating 2005	Born 1969
22	Masha, Rexhep	Rating 2003	Born 1966
23	Pustina, Adrian	Rating 1994	Born 1963
24	Rama, Lorenc FM	Rating 1985	Born 1964
25	Kamberi, Fatjon	Rating 1982	Born 1985

1 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2184
2 Shuqja, Klean WFMBorn 2006 2008
3 Geske, Bruna WFMBorn 1995 1991

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Shabanaj, Alda WFM	Rating 1926	Born 1983
5	Shabanaj, Eglantina WFM	Rating 1876	Born 1979
6	Ndreko, Ailin WCM	Rating 1833	Born 2012
7	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1829	Born 2008
8	Kerciku, Suzana	Rating 1797	Born 1999
9	Babamusta, Esmeralda	Rating 1643	Born 1986
10	Perihana, Sebi	Rating 1567	Born 2012
11	Caku, Mia	Rating 1565	Born 2017
12	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1555	Born 2010
13	Shuqja, Donnatea	Rating 1538	Born 2016
14	Dina, Mia	Rating 1530	Born 2013
15	Paja, Valdete	Rating 1521	Born 1970
16	Hoxha, Fiona	Rating 1510	Born 2013
17	Meca, Ashanti	Rating 1491	Born 2018

1 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2139
2 Shabanaj, Eglantina WFMBorn 1979 2014
3 Geske, Bruna WFMBorn 1995 1972

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Shuqja, Klean WFM	Rating 1970	Born 2006
5	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1956	Born 2008
6	Ndreko, Ailin WCM	Rating 1897	Born 2012
7	Kerciku, Suzana	Rating 1810	Born 1999
8	Dina, Mia	Rating 1668	Born 2013
9	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1611	Born 2010
10	Bezhani, Ilirjana	Rating 1553	Born 1974
11	Paja, Valdete	Rating 1548	Born 1970
12	Sykaj, Kismete	Rating 1530	Born 1999
13	Meca, Ashanti	Rating 1523	Born 2018
14	Hoxha, Fiona	Rating 1491	Born 2013
15	Shuqja, Donnatea	Rating 1487	Born 2016
16	Marku, Mirjeta	Rating 1484	Born 1998
17	Sherollari, Noelin	Rating 1483	Born 2011
18	Caku, Mia	Rating 1454	Born 2017
19	Perihana, Sebi	Rating 1453	Born 2012
20	Hasko, Iris	Rating 1452	Born 2011
21	Mecaj, Natali	Rating 1441	Born 1999

1 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2239
2 Shabanaj, Eglantina WFMBorn 1979 2030
3 Ndreko, Ailin WCMBorn 2012 1975

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Shuqja, Klean WFM	Rating 1975	Born 2006
5	Geske, Bruna WFM	Rating 1959	Born 1995
6	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1886	Born 2008
7	Kerciku, Suzana	Rating 1804	Born 1999
8	Caku, Mia	Rating 1659	Born 2017
9	Dina, Mia	Rating 1553	Born 2013
10	Hoxha, Fiona	Rating 1550	Born 2013
11	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1534	Born 2010
12	Islami, Anisa	Rating 1498	Born 2011
13	Marku, Noemi	Rating 1490	Born 2013

1 Boci, Mateu FMBorn 2010 2332
2 Xhembulla, Aleksander FMBorn 2006 2322
3 Ramaj, Ergit FMBorn 2008 2310

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Caku, Kler WFM	Rating 2184	Born 2010
5	Kosta, Kelvin	Rating 2108	Born 2007
6	Shuqja, Klean WFM	Rating 2008	Born 2006
7	Cani, Erdi	Rating 2004	Born 2013
8	Shtiza, Brendon	Rating 1899	Born 2009
9	Ndreko, Ailin WCM	Rating 1833	Born 2012
10	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1829	Born 2008
11	Xhemali, Joan	Rating 1758	Born 2012
12	Lisha, Dion	Rating 1754	Born 2010
13	Guralumi, Matteo	Rating 1691	Born 2011
14	Isufi, Aron	Rating 1674	Born 2009
15	Jaupaj, Henri	Rating 1670	Born 2007
16	Skreli, Jaho Jakob	Rating 1633	Born 2010
17	Rushani, Erkes	Rating 1612	Born 2014
18	Shtiza, Ted	Rating 1604	Born 2012
19	Brisku, Sotiraq	Rating 1596	Born 2008
20	Bello, Daniel	Rating 1588	Born 2009
21	Jolle, Reian	Rating 1583	Born 2014
22	Perihana, Sebi	Rating 1567	Born 2012
23	Caku, Mia	Rating 1565	Born 2017
24	Gjani, David	Rating 1562	Born 2017
25	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1555	Born 2010

1 Xhembulla, Aleksander FMBorn 2006 2308
2 Boci, Mateu FMBorn 2010 2295
3 Ramaj, Ergit FMBorn 2008 2259

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Kosta, Kelvin	Rating 2148	Born 2007
5	Caku, Kler WFM	Rating 2139	Born 2010
6	Shuqja, Klean WFM	Rating 1970	Born 2006
7	Cani, Erdi	Rating 1968	Born 2013
8	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1956	Born 2008
9	Lisha, Dion	Rating 1924	Born 2010
10	Ndreko, Ailin WCM	Rating 1897	Born 2012
11	Shtiza, Brendon	Rating 1873	Born 2009
12	Shtiza, Ted	Rating 1806	Born 2012
13	Gjongecaj, Gilbert	Rating 1793	Born 2006
14	Brisku, Sotiraq	Rating 1783	Born 2008
15	Xhemali, Joan	Rating 1778	Born 2012
16	Guralumi, Matteo	Rating 1775	Born 2011
17	Rushani, Erkes	Rating 1772	Born 2014
18	Bello, Daniel	Rating 1769	Born 2009
19	Hasani, Arlind	Rating 1755	Born 2007
20	Lekaj, Rejad	Rating 1721	Born 2010
21	Dervishi, Saimir	Rating 1695	Born 2008
22	Dina, Mia	Rating 1668	Born 2013
23	Oshafi, Laert	Rating 1662	Born 2012
24	Lybeshari, Siard	Rating 1648	Born 2011
25	Cani, Niardo	Rating 1646	Born 2009

1 Boci, Mateu FMBorn 2010 2387
2 Xhembulla, Aleksander FMBorn 2006 2284
3 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2239

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Ramaj, Ergit FM	Rating 2196	Born 2008
5	Kosta, Kelvin	Rating 2102	Born 2007
6	Ndreko, Ailin WCM	Rating 1975	Born 2012
7	Shuqja, Klean WFM	Rating 1975	Born 2006
8	Shtiza, Brendon	Rating 1969	Born 2009
9	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1886	Born 2008
10	Guralumi, Matteo	Rating 1871	Born 2011
11	Cani, Erdi	Rating 1860	Born 2013
12	Lisha, Dion	Rating 1808	Born 2010
13	Xhemali, Joan	Rating 1769	Born 2012
14	Alibali, Aris	Rating 1743	Born 2011
15	Lalaj, Kostandinos	Rating 1721	Born 2007
16	Rushani, Erkes	Rating 1704	Born 2014
17	Jolle, Rubin	Rating 1702	Born 2012
18	Temali, Ajni	Rating 1673	Born 2012
19	Kito, Vasil	Rating 1663	Born 2008
20	Caku, Mia	Rating 1659	Born 2017
21	Mene, Braian	Rating 1655	Born 2013
22	Bello, Daniel	Rating 1650	Born 2009
23	Shtiza, Ted	Rating 1649	Born 2012
24	Ibrahimi, Brian	Rating 1643	Born 2017
25	Lamllari, Andes	Rating 1633	Born 2013

1 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2184
2 Shuqja, Klean WFMBorn 2006 2008
3 Ndreko, Ailin WCMBorn 2012 1833

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1829	Born 2008
5	Perihana, Sebi	Rating 1567	Born 2012
6	Caku, Mia	Rating 1565	Born 2017
7	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1555	Born 2010
8	Shuqja, Donnatea	Rating 1538	Born 2016
9	Dina, Mia	Rating 1530	Born 2013
10	Hoxha, Fiona	Rating 1510	Born 2013
11	Meca, Ashanti	Rating 1491	Born 2018

1 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2139
2 Shuqja, Klean WFMBorn 2006 1970
3 Omeri, Eklea WCMBorn 2008 1956

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Ndreko, Ailin WCM	Rating 1897	Born 2012
5	Dina, Mia	Rating 1668	Born 2013
6	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1611	Born 2010
7	Meca, Ashanti	Rating 1523	Born 2018
8	Hoxha, Fiona	Rating 1491	Born 2013
9	Shuqja, Donnatea	Rating 1487	Born 2016
10	Sherollari, Noelin	Rating 1483	Born 2011
11	Caku, Mia	Rating 1454	Born 2017
12	Perihana, Sebi	Rating 1453	Born 2012
13	Hasko, Iris	Rating 1452	Born 2011

1 Caku, Kler WFMBorn 2010 2239
2 Ndreko, Ailin WCMBorn 2012 1975
3 Shuqja, Klean WFMBorn 2006 1975

Rank	नाव	मानांकन	Born
4	Omeri, Eklea WCM	Rating 1886	Born 2008
5	Caku, Mia	Rating 1659	Born 2017
6	Dina, Mia	Rating 1553	Born 2013
7	Hoxha, Fiona	Rating 1550	Born 2013
8	Ramaj, Dea	Rating 1534	Born 2010
9	Islami, Anisa	Rating 1498	Born 2011
10	Marku, Noemi	Rating 1490	Born 2013

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Statistics

Registered players: 1,490
Active players: 1,250
Rated in Classical: 374
Rated in Rapid: 432
Rated in Blitz: 288
Women: 180
Juniors (under 20): 688

Rating spread, Classical

6

24

11

25

27

12

10

8

5

6

0

Active players in each band of 100 rating points.

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1400 to 1499: 6
1500 to 1599: 24
1600 to 1699: 11
1700 to 1799: 25
1800 to 1899: 27
1900 to 1999: 12
2000 to 2099: 10
2100 to 2199: 8
2200 to 2299: 5
2300 to 2399: 6
2400 to 2499: 0
2500 to 2599: 0
2600 to 2699: 0
2700 and above: 0

Titles

1GM
8IM
9FM
5CM
0WGM
1WIM
7WFM
3WCM

Arbiters with a FIDE title: 33
Trainers with a FIDE title: 7

2

players from this federation have claimed their NCR, their National Chess Rating, on 8by8verse.

FIDE rating list, October 2026. Titles are counted as FIDE lists them on that date.

Officials

Dervishi, EraldPresident/Delegate
Shalsi, EduardHonorary President
Gjergji, RozanaVice President
Pilinci, MajlindaGeneral Secretary
Collaku, MarinRating Officer
Shabanaj, EglantinaMember
Andoni, KristaqMember
Sejdini, KujtimMember
Smaci, MikelMember
Nazarko, ShpetimMember

Reports we shared

Whole-Olympiad team report, OpenSeptember 2026
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Whole-Olympiad team report, WomenSeptember 2026
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Final team report, OpenSeptember 2026
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Final team report, WomenSeptember 2026
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Round reports, rounds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1117 to 27 September 2026
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