Prepare against Davit Benidze
GM · Georgia · World #1,647 classical · FIDE ID 13603086
Our database contains 945 games by Davit Benidze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Davit Benidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davit Benidze 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 | 2,402 | 2,530 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,445 | 2,502 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,399 | 2,536 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 945 | 425 | 369 | 151 | 45.0% |
| As White | 470 | 236 | 179 | 55 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 475 | 189 | 190 | 96 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davit Benidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davit Benidze's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 197 | 41.9% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 190 | 40.4% | 71.8% |
| e4 | 54 | 11.5% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.8% | 63.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.5% | 64.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Benidze usually continues g3 (78.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Benidze usually continues g3 (67.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Benidze usually continues g3 (80.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 71.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Benidze usually continues c4 (77.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Benidze usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Benidze usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 39 | 17.1% | 62.8% |
| g6 | 29 | 12.7% | 75.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 89.4% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.9% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Davit Benidze's chess games
All 945 games by Davit Benidze 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: 425 wins, 369 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 84 | 43/31/10 | 51.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 22/8/4 | 64.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 14/11/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 12/11/3 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 25 | 18/6/1 | 72.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 10/2/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 56 | 27/16/13 | 48.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 23/17/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 22/10/6 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Robert Markus | 2,672 | chT-TUR | A48 |
| Apr 2011 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,638 | Nakhchivan Open | D30 |
| Aug 2026 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,625 | 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | E11 |
| Aug 2014 | Anton Filippov | 2,615 | chT-TUR | B07 |
| Aug 2015 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,611 | Malatya Golden Apricot Open 3rd | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 86 | 52.5 | 2,529 |
| Istanbul Open | 2017 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,435 |
| Baku Jafarov Memorial | 2019 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,467 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 22 | 13 | 2,327 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,377 |
| Tbilisi Gaprindashvili Cup | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2005 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,443 |
| Wch U12 | 2003 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,279 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Giga Quparadze (15 games) · Vugar Rasulov (12 games) · Levan Pantsulaia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davit Benidze's chess games?
945 games by Davit Benidze, 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 Davit Benidze has played.
What does Davit Benidze play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Davit Benidze opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davit Benidze answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Davit Benidze play as White?
As White, Davit Benidze's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (84 games, 51.2% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 64.7% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 470 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davit Benidze play as Black?
As Black, Davit Benidze most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 48.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (38 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 475 games.
What is Davit Benidze's FIDE rating?
Davit Benidze is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess, 2,445 in rapid and 2,399 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,530 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Davit Benidze played?
Our database contains 945 games by Davit Benidze, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 425 wins, 369 draws, 151 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davit Benidze?
945 games by Davit Benidze 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.