Prepare against Meri Arabidze
IM · Georgia · World #2,242 classical · FIDE ID 13604040
Our database contains 5,203 games by Meri Arabidze, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Meri Arabidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meri Arabidze 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 | 2,371 | 2,466 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,497 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,445 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,203 | 2,607 | 946 | 1,650 | 50.1% |
| As White | 2,598 | 1,381 | 485 | 732 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 2,605 | 1,226 | 461 | 918 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meri Arabidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meri Arabidze's side.
First moves as White (2,595 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,297 | 50.0% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 998 | 38.5% | 62.6% |
| b3 | 164 | 6.3% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 122 | 4.7% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 0.3% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.2% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Arabidze usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 807 | 66.2% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 223 | 18.3% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 138 | 11.3% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 50 | 4.1% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (891 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 494 | 55.4% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 255 | 28.6% | 58.0% |
| f5 | 126 | 14.1% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Meri Arabidze's chess games
All 5,203 games by Meri Arabidze in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 2,607 wins, 946 draws, 1,650 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 355 | 212/44/99 | 59.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 314 | 160/60/94 | 51.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 180 | 100/34/46 | 55.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 164 | 90/19/55 | 54.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 164 | 92/29/43 | 56.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 104 | 48/14/42 | 46.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 96 | 48/28/20 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 92 | 41/26/25 | 44.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 87 | 48/15/24 | 55.2% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 85 | 50/15/20 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 578 | 297/81/200 | 51.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 211 | 93/52/66 | 44.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 147 | 60/22/65 | 40.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 117 | 59/14/44 | 50.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 110 | 54/15/41 | 49.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 86 | 47/20/19 | 54.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 82 | 43/11/28 | 52.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 79 | 50/8/21 | 63.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 73 | 38/19/16 | 52.1% |
| D02 | London System | 64 | 27/13/24 | 42.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,720 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Feb 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Dec 2024 | Awonder Liang | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,747 | 1,565 | 2,380 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 119 | 64.5 | 2,353 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 85 | 52 | 2,442 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 70 | 38.5 | 2,355 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 35.5 | 2,358 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 25 | 17 | 2,451 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2008 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,231 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,331 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bella Khotenashvili (33 games) · Valentina Gunina (31 games) · Polina Shuvalova (31 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (29 games) · Sofio Gvetadze (29 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (28 games) · Nino Batsiashvili (26 games) · Gulnar Mammadova (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meri Arabidze's chess games?
5,203 games by Meri Arabidze, from Oct 2005 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 Meri Arabidze has played.
What does Meri Arabidze play on the first move as White?
Across 2,595 games with White in our database, Meri Arabidze opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meri Arabidze answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Meri Arabidze play as White?
As White, Meri Arabidze's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (355 games, 59.7% win rate); Indian Defense (314 games, 51.0% win rate); English Opening (180 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,598 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meri Arabidze play as Black?
As Black, Meri Arabidze most often plays: Sicilian (578 games, 51.4% win rate); Indian Defense (211 games, 44.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (147 games, 40.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,605 games.
What is Meri Arabidze's FIDE rating?
Meri Arabidze is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Meri Arabidze played?
Our database contains 5,203 games by Meri Arabidze, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,607 wins, 946 draws, 1,650 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meri Arabidze?
5,203 games by Meri Arabidze 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.