Prepare against Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili
Georgia · World #32,094 classical · FIDE ID 13625993
When preparing against Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 62 games by Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili 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 | 1,974 | 2,102 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,120 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 27 | 6 | 29 | 43.5% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 93.8% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Tsanatsqenishvili usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tsanatsqenishvili usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Tsanatsqenishvili usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tsanatsqenishvili usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili's chess games
All 62 games by Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,475 | ch-GEO Blitz | B70 |
| Dec 2021 | Ughur Ilyasli | 2,310 | ch-EU Schools U17 | C06 |
| Dec 2021 | Umut Ata Akbas | 2,280 | ch-EU Schools U17 | C44 |
| Oct 2023 | Sopio Tqeshelashvili | 2,269 | Tbilisi Champions Cup | C44 |
| Dec 2021 | Radovan Priechodsky | 1,987 | ch-EU Schools U17 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi Champions Cup | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 1,867 |
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,103 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-GEO Blitz | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,138 |
| 2nd Gaprindashvili Cup Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,906 |
| ch-GEO 1st League 81st | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili's chess games?
62 games by Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili, from Jun 2018 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 Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili has played.
What does Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili play as White?
As White, Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili play as Black?
As Black, Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili's FIDE rating?
Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili played?
Our database contains 62 games by Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili?
62 games by Giorgi Tsanatsqenishvili 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.