Prepare against Bella Khotenashvili
GM · Georgia · World #1,271 classical · FIDE ID 13602640
Our database contains 2,104 games by Bella Khotenashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bella Khotenashvili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bella Khotenashvili 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 | 2,428 | 2,531 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,494 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,490 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,104 | 961 | 553 | 589 | 45.7% |
| As White | 1,052 | 535 | 257 | 259 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 1,052 | 426 | 296 | 330 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bella Khotenashvili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bella Khotenashvili's side.
First moves as White (1,049 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 490 | 46.7% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 410 | 39.1% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 77 | 7.3% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 45 | 4.3% | 71.1% |
| g3 | 17 | 1.6% | 58.8% |
| b3 | 10 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Khotenashvili usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Khotenashvili usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Khotenashvili usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Khotenashvili usually continues g3 (59.3% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Khotenashvili usually continues g3 (62.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Khotenashvili usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 333 | 72.1% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 84 | 18.2% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 32 | 6.9% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 213 | 55.9% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 97 | 25.5% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 59 | 15.5% | 44.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Bella Khotenashvili's chess games
All 2,104 games by Bella Khotenashvili 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: 961 wins, 553 draws, 589 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 207 | 101/48/58 | 48.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 114 | 59/28/27 | 51.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 77 | 38/18/21 | 49.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 30/12/6 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 23/7/9 | 57.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 18/13/9 | 45.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 37 | 20/4/13 | 54.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 29 | 15/9/5 | 51.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 173 | 85/34/54 | 49.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 106 | 50/18/38 | 47.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 78 | 29/15/34 | 37.2% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 65 | 25/23/17 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 51 | 13/21/17 | 25.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 44 | 21/11/12 | 47.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 11/13/9 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 6/11/13 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Baadur Jobava | 2,722 | Qatar Masters Open | D35 |
| Nov 2014 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,687 | Qatar Masters Open | A64 |
| Jun 2020 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,673 | Titled Tue | E18 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2023 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,657 | PRO League Prelim | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 148 | 81 | 2,362 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 75 | 42 | 2,431 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 72 | 49 | 2,452 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 72 | 41.5 | 2,372 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 45 | 18 | 2,451 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 42 | 22 | 2,427 |
| chT-TUR | 2013 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,521 |
| China Elite Mind blitz w | 2016 | 30 | 10 | 2,360 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Harika Dronavalli (36 games) · Meri Arabidze (33 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (32 games) · Nino Batsiashvili (28 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (28 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (27 games) · Wenjun Ju (26 games) · Valentina Gunina (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bella Khotenashvili's chess games?
2,104 games by Bella Khotenashvili, 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 Bella Khotenashvili has played.
What does Bella Khotenashvili play on the first move as White?
Across 1,049 games with White in our database, Bella Khotenashvili opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bella Khotenashvili answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Bella Khotenashvili play as White?
As White, Bella Khotenashvili's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (207 games, 48.8% win rate); Catalan (114 games, 51.8% win rate); Indian Defense (77 games, 49.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,052 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bella Khotenashvili play as Black?
As Black, Bella Khotenashvili most often plays: Modern Defense (173 games, 49.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (106 games, 47.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (78 games, 37.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,052 games.
What is Bella Khotenashvili's FIDE rating?
Bella Khotenashvili is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Bella Khotenashvili played?
Our database contains 2,104 games by Bella Khotenashvili, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 961 wins, 553 draws, 589 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bella Khotenashvili?
2,104 games by Bella Khotenashvili 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.