Prepare against Akaki Qalichava
FM · Georgia · World #3,643 classical · FIDE ID 13615408
When preparing against Akaki Qalichava, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 34 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Akaki Qalichava, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Akaki Qalichava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akaki Qalichava 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 | 2,314 | 2,360 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,174 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,302 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 126 | 72 | 116 | 40.1% |
| As White | 149 | 56 | 40 | 53 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 165 | 70 | 32 | 63 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akaki Qalichava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akaki Qalichava's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 91.3% | 50.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Qalichava usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Qalichava usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Qalichava usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Qalichava usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Qalichava usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Qalichava usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 78.8% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 21 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 97.9% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Akaki Qalichava's chess games
All 314 games by Akaki Qalichava in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 126 wins, 72 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/10/12 | 35.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35 | 21/5/9 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/2/12 | 44.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,588 | 34th Kavala Open | B42 |
| Aug 2025 | Yunguo Wan | 2,501 | 7th SKG Open | B33 |
| Dec 2023 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,475 | ch-GEO Blitz | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Umut Ata Akbas | 2,470 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Noe Tutisani | 2,454 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,148 |
| ch-GEO Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,472 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,886 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,031 |
| Wch U18 Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akaki Qalichava's chess games?
314 games by Akaki Qalichava, from Nov 2014 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 Akaki Qalichava has played.
What does Akaki Qalichava play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Akaki Qalichava opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akaki Qalichava answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Akaki Qalichava play as White?
As White, Akaki Qalichava's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akaki Qalichava play as Black?
As Black, Akaki Qalichava most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (35 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Akaki Qalichava's FIDE rating?
Akaki Qalichava is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Akaki Qalichava played?
Our database contains 314 games by Akaki Qalichava, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 72 draws, 116 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akaki Qalichava?
314 games by Akaki Qalichava 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.