Prepare against David Baramidze
GM · DEU · World #261 classical · FIDE ID 4667719
Our database contains 1,378 games by David Baramidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Baramidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Baramidze 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 | 2,562 | 2,621 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,378 | 595 | 531 | 252 | 43.2% |
| As White | 702 | 345 | 250 | 107 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 676 | 250 | 281 | 145 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Baramidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Baramidze's side.
First moves as White (702 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 537 | 76.5% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 83 | 11.8% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 9.7% | 71.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 2.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Baramidze usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baramidze usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Baramidze usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Baramidze usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Baramidze usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Baramidze usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 208 | 66.7% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 100 | 32.1% | 49.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 117 | 50.9% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 113 | 49.1% | 64.6% |
David Baramidze's chess games
All 1,378 games by David Baramidze 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: 595 wins, 531 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 87 | 48/23/16 | 55.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 30/15/12 | 52.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| A11 | English Opening | 32 | 15/16/1 | 46.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 19/0/8 | 70.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/13/1 | 39.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 91 | 41/29/21 | 45.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 64 | 17/32/15 | 26.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 52 | 26/17/9 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 49 | 16/24/9 | 32.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 12/20/15 | 25.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/16/8 | 41.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 6/21/1 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 26 | 7/13/6 | 26.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,722 | chT-AUT 1213 | B51 |
| May 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,710 | Oberhof Match | C84 |
| Nov 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,696 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | D31 |
| Apr 2006 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,677 | ch-EU 7th Playoff | C67 |
| Apr 2008 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,674 | 9th ch-EU | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2004 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,512 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2006 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,506 |
| ch-EU U10 | 1998 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,399 |
| Wch U14 | 2001 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,301 |
| Bundesliga 2012-13 | 2013 | 15 | 8 | 2,593 |
| Bundesliga 2015-16 | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,551 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,714 |
| Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 2,573 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Arkadij Naiditsch (15 games) · Jan Gustafsson (14 games) · Arik Braun (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Baramidze's chess games?
1,378 games by David Baramidze, 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 David Baramidze has played.
What does David Baramidze play on the first move as White?
Across 702 games with White in our database, David Baramidze opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Baramidze answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games).
What openings does David Baramidze play as White?
As White, David Baramidze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (87 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 52.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (37 games, 45.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 702 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Baramidze play as Black?
As Black, David Baramidze most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (91 games, 45.1% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 26.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (52 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 676 games.
What is David Baramidze's FIDE rating?
David Baramidze is currently rated 2,562 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,621 (May 2018).
How many games has David Baramidze played?
Our database contains 1,378 games by David Baramidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 595 wins, 531 draws, 252 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Baramidze?
1,378 games by David Baramidze 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.