Prepare against Nia Donghvani
WFM · Georgia · World #20,658 classical · FIDE ID 13614649
Our database contains 298 games by Nia Donghvani, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nia Donghvani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nia Donghvani 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 | 2,052 | 2,127 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,954 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,934 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 89 | 79 | 130 | 29.9% |
| As White | 143 | 50 | 39 | 54 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 155 | 39 | 40 | 76 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nia Donghvani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nia Donghvani's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 55.2% | 45.6% |
| c4 | 46 | 32.2% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.9% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Donghvani usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Donghvani usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Donghvani usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Donghvani usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Donghvani usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Donghvani usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 87.4% | 45.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 23.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
Nia Donghvani's chess games
All 298 games by Nia Donghvani in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 89 wins, 79 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,464 | 2024 81st ch-GEO w | D85 |
| Apr 2024 | Jovanka Houska | 2,340 | 24th ch-EU w | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Sofio Gvetadze | 2,298 | ch-GEO Blitz w | B27 |
| May 2020 | Narmin Khalafova | 2,279 | Silkway Cup Online | B07 |
| May 2020 | Khayala Abdulla | 2,276 | Silkway Cup Online | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| AZE-GEO U16 Team Battle | 2020 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-GEO Blitz w | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,936 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,730 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,224 |
| 40th Wch U20 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,902 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,598 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tamari Esadze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nia Donghvani's chess games?
298 games by Nia Donghvani, from Nov 2014 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 Nia Donghvani has played.
What does Nia Donghvani play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Nia Donghvani opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nia Donghvani answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nia Donghvani play as White?
As White, Nia Donghvani's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nia Donghvani play as Black?
As Black, Nia Donghvani most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Nia Donghvani's FIDE rating?
Nia Donghvani is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nia Donghvani played?
Our database contains 298 games by Nia Donghvani, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 79 draws, 130 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nia Donghvani?
298 games by Nia Donghvani 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.