Prepare against Bachana Morchiashvili
IM · Georgia · World #5,724 classical · FIDE ID 13602535
Our database contains 813 games by Bachana Morchiashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bachana Morchiashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bachana Morchiashvili 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 | 2,255 | 2,434 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,457 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,441 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 813 | 321 | 234 | 258 | 39.5% |
| As White | 421 | 188 | 123 | 110 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 392 | 133 | 111 | 148 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bachana Morchiashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bachana Morchiashvili's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 333 | 79.1% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 8.1% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 33 | 7.8% | 43.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 4.5% | 52.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Morchiashvili usually continues c4 (56.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Morchiashvili usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Morchiashvili usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Morchiashvili usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Morchiashvili usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Morchiashvili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 68.7% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 48 | 28.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 91.6% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Bachana Morchiashvili's chess games
All 813 games by Bachana Morchiashvili in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 321 wins, 234 draws, 258 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 61 | 32/18/11 | 52.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 47 | 22/16/9 | 46.8% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 43 | 21/13/9 | 48.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/15/9 | 41.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 31 | 17/6/8 | 54.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 5/6/15 | 19.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 3/9/13 | 12.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,643 | Adana Ataturk Open | A60 |
| Aug 2016 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,592 | 13th Avicenna Open | B22 |
| Feb 2019 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,590 | Fajr Open 27th | D85 |
| Jan 2017 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,584 | Rasht Khazar Open 15th | D70 |
| Sep 2011 | Andrey Sumets | 2,579 | 10th Izmir Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2023 | 38 | 22 | 2,392 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 26 | 16 | 2,210 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,458 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,341 |
| ch-GEO U20 | 2002 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-GEO Club | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Giga Quparadze (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bachana Morchiashvili's chess games?
813 games by Bachana Morchiashvili, from Apr 2003 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 Bachana Morchiashvili has played.
What does Bachana Morchiashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Bachana Morchiashvili opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bachana Morchiashvili answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bachana Morchiashvili play as White?
As White, Bachana Morchiashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (43 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bachana Morchiashvili play as Black?
As Black, Bachana Morchiashvili most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Bachana Morchiashvili's FIDE rating?
Bachana Morchiashvili is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Bachana Morchiashvili played?
Our database contains 813 games by Bachana Morchiashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 234 draws, 258 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bachana Morchiashvili?
813 games by Bachana Morchiashvili 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.