Prepare against Davit Lobzhanidze
IM · Georgia · World #1,865 classical · FIDE ID 13600796
Our database contains 478 games by Davit Lobzhanidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davit Lobzhanidze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davit Lobzhanidze 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 | 2,390 | 2,517 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 193 | 209 | 76 | 40.4% |
| As White | 237 | 105 | 105 | 27 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 241 | 88 | 104 | 49 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davit Lobzhanidze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davit Lobzhanidze's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 99.2% | 66.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 66.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Lobzhanidze usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lobzhanidze usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lobzhanidze usually continues d3 (76.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lobzhanidze usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Lobzhanidze usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 51.0% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 29 | 27.9% | 72.4% |
| d6 | 19 | 18.3% | 76.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 62.2% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 31 | 34.4% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Davit Lobzhanidze's chess games
All 478 games by Davit Lobzhanidze 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: 193 wins, 209 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 50 | 29/15/6 | 58.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| E09 | Catalan | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,630 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | B92 |
| Mar 2011 | Sergey Volkov | 2,621 | 12th ch-EU | C00 |
| Mar 2016 | Ante Saric | 2,597 | BL2-Sued 1516 | E09 |
| Apr 2007 | Thomas Luther | 2,586 | 8th ch-EU | B60 |
| Dec 2013 | Stanislav Novikov | 2,556 | 51st Groningen Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 35 | 26 | 2,465 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 2010 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,411 |
| Bundesliga 2017-18 | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,445 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,407 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,515 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,478 |
| Dresden Infineon YM | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,524 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davit Lobzhanidze's chess games?
478 games by Davit Lobzhanidze, 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 Davit Lobzhanidze has played.
What does Davit Lobzhanidze play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Davit Lobzhanidze opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davit Lobzhanidze answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Davit Lobzhanidze play as White?
As White, Davit Lobzhanidze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 58.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 37.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davit Lobzhanidze play as Black?
As Black, Davit Lobzhanidze most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Davit Lobzhanidze's FIDE rating?
Davit Lobzhanidze is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (May 2010).
How many games has Davit Lobzhanidze played?
Our database contains 478 games by Davit Lobzhanidze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 209 draws, 76 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davit Lobzhanidze?
478 games by Davit Lobzhanidze 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.