Prepare against Akaki Shalamberidze
IM · Georgia · World #8,058 classical · FIDE ID 13600532
When preparing against Akaki Shalamberidze, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 50.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Akaki Shalamberidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Akaki Shalamberidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akaki Shalamberidze 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 | 2,204 | 2,464 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,349 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,360 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 95 | 91 | 86 | 34.9% |
| As White | 137 | 48 | 50 | 39 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 135 | 47 | 41 | 47 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akaki Shalamberidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akaki Shalamberidze's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 48 | 35.0% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 38 | 27.7% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 31 | 22.6% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 17 | 12.4% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shalamberidze usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shalamberidze usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Shalamberidze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Shalamberidze usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shalamberidze usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Shalamberidze usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 52.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 46.4% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 35.7% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.5% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
Akaki Shalamberidze's chess games
All 272 games by Akaki Shalamberidze in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 91 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,611 | Keres Memorial Open | D42 |
| Sep 2014 | Alexandr Fier | 2,579 | chT-GEO Club | A29 |
| Sep 2014 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,565 | chT-GEO Club | C50 |
| Oct 2014 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,549 | Rustavi 10 | B48 |
| Jul 2024 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,515 | Parnu Keres rapid Open 5th | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan Margaryan Memorial IM | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Stockholm 4 Springare | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,254 |
| Korumdu Issykkul Open A | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Batumi BCSA Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| 14th Fajr Open | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,505 |
| 2nd Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| 7th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akaki Shalamberidze's chess games?
272 games by Akaki Shalamberidze, from Apr 2003 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 Akaki Shalamberidze has played.
What does Akaki Shalamberidze play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Akaki Shalamberidze opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akaki Shalamberidze answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Akaki Shalamberidze play as White?
As White, Akaki Shalamberidze's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akaki Shalamberidze play as Black?
As Black, Akaki Shalamberidze most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Akaki Shalamberidze's FIDE rating?
Akaki Shalamberidze is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Akaki Shalamberidze played?
Our database contains 272 games by Akaki Shalamberidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 91 draws, 86 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akaki Shalamberidze?
272 games by Akaki Shalamberidze 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.