Prepare against Dimitri Kvaratskhelia
Georgia · World #19,593 classical · FIDE ID 13604295
When preparing against Dimitri Kvaratskhelia, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Dimitri Kvaratskhelia, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitri Kvaratskhelia 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 | 2,062 | 2,119 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,144 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,105 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kvaratskhelia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kvaratskhelia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kvaratskhelia usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kvaratskhelia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Kvaratskhelia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's chess games
All 32 games by Dimitri Kvaratskhelia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Andrew Brown | 2,296 | 51st Wch U20 | E68 |
| Aug 2012 | Vladimir Minko | 2,257 | 51st Wch U20 | A57 |
| Aug 2012 | Panagiotis Michelakos | 2,185 | 51st Wch U20 | E72 |
| Jul 2019 | Luka Licheli | 2,046 | 14th Poti Open | C41 |
| Aug 2012 | Henrik Stepanyan | 2,022 | 51st Wch U20 | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| 14th Poti Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 7th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,980 |
| Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,238 |
| Tbilisi Municipality Cup | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's chess games?
32 games by Dimitri Kvaratskhelia, from Jul 2005 to Nov 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 Dimitri Kvaratskhelia has played.
What does Dimitri Kvaratskhelia play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Dimitri Kvaratskhelia opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitri Kvaratskhelia answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Dimitri Kvaratskhelia play as White?
As White, Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitri Kvaratskhelia play as Black?
As Black, Dimitri Kvaratskhelia most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dimitri Kvaratskhelia's FIDE rating?
Dimitri Kvaratskhelia is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Dimitri Kvaratskhelia played?
Our database contains 32 games by Dimitri Kvaratskhelia, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitri Kvaratskhelia?
32 games by Dimitri Kvaratskhelia 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.