Prepare against Alexander Sukhiashvili
CM · United States · World #11,265 classical · FIDE ID 39923738
When preparing against Alexander Sukhiashvili, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 42 games by Alexander Sukhiashvili, covering Jun 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Sukhiashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Sukhiashvili 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 | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,964 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Sukhiashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Sukhiashvili's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 68.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sukhiashvili usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Sukhiashvili usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sukhiashvili usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Alexander Sukhiashvili's chess games
All 42 games by Alexander Sukhiashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Andrew Jiang | 2,266 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | January | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Daniel Girsh | 2,260 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | March | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Eshaan Hebbar | 2,233 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | January | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Aadit Bhatia | 2,152 | 14th New York Int 2026 | C79 |
| Dec 2024 | Emil Soberov | 2,088 | North American Youth | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,115 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,278 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | January | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,272 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | March | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| 14th New York Int 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,288 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | May | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,070 |
| Marshall Chess Club Junior Championship | Under 20 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Sukhiashvili's chess games?
42 games by Alexander Sukhiashvili, from Jun 2024 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 Alexander Sukhiashvili has played.
What does Alexander Sukhiashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alexander Sukhiashvili opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Sukhiashvili answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Alexander Sukhiashvili play as White?
As White, Alexander Sukhiashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Sukhiashvili play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Sukhiashvili most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alexander Sukhiashvili's FIDE rating?
Alexander Sukhiashvili is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexander Sukhiashvili played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alexander Sukhiashvili, covering Jun 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Sukhiashvili?
42 games by Alexander Sukhiashvili 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.