Prepare against Alexandre Qashashvili
GM · Georgia · World #758 classical · FIDE ID 13600842
When preparing against Alexandre Qashashvili, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.4% over 54 games.
Our database contains 625 games by Alexandre Qashashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Qashashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Qashashvili 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 | 2,479 | 2,514 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,405 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 625 | 211 | 121 | 293 | 33.8% |
| As White | 308 | 122 | 61 | 125 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 317 | 89 | 60 | 168 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Qashashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Qashashvili's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 299 | 97.1% | 49.2% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Qashashvili usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Qashashvili usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Qashashvili usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Qashashvili usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Qashashvili usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Qashashvili usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 109 | 83.2% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 15 | 11.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 45.7% | 28.3% |
| d5 | 42 | 36.2% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
Alexandre Qashashvili's chess games
All 625 games by Alexandre Qashashvili 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: 211 wins, 121 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 103 | 42/13/48 | 40.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 39 | 10/10/19 | 25.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 54 | 11/9/34 | 20.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 9/6/18 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B65 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,655 | ch-GEO 73rd | B47 |
| Mar 2014 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,640 | 15th ch-EU | B43 |
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Mar 2014 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,582 | 15th ch-EU | C78 |
| May 2012 | Shilong Li | 2,553 | Albena Masters Open | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 520 | 206.5 | 2,144 |
| Rilsk | 2017 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,626 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,596 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-GEO 73rd | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,363 |
| 7th Brno Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| 6th Prague Summer Open A | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,549 |
| 10th Kesan Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Qashashvili's chess games?
625 games by Alexandre Qashashvili, 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 Alexandre Qashashvili has played.
What does Alexandre Qashashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Alexandre Qashashvili opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Qashashvili answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Qashashvili play as White?
As White, Alexandre Qashashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (103 games, 40.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (39 games, 25.6% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Qashashvili play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Qashashvili most often plays: Slav Defense (54 games, 20.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Alexandre Qashashvili's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Qashashvili is currently rated 2,479 in classical chess and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Alexandre Qashashvili played?
Our database contains 625 games by Alexandre Qashashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 121 draws, 293 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Qashashvili?
625 games by Alexandre Qashashvili 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.